Head of Geography

3 weeks ago

London, UK, United Kingdom BISHOP CHALLONER CATHOLIC FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS Part time

Acting Head of Geography Job (FTE or 0.8)

· Salary: Inner London Pay Scale – MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959) + TLR1a (£9,272) if FTE or Pro-Rata 0.8 [Subject to National Pay Award]

· Contract Type: 1 Year Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract, Part-Time or Full-Time

· To Start: January 2025

· Location: 352 Commercial Road London, E1 0LB, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

There is a wave of change at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?

Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust in Inner London. We currently have five academies and plan to grow and add further academies to our family.

The Governors seek to appoint an exceptional Head of Geography who has a proven track record of good or outstanding classroom practice. You will need to be able to lead an already vibrant and successful Geography Department and be a hardworking enthusiastic and ambitious teacher.

From September 2024, Bishop Challoner school became part of the Lux Mundi Trust. The school has 1077 students on roll, including 155 in the Sixth Form. Bishop Challoner is in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children. If you came into teaching to transform lives, then this is an opportunity for you to do so. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff - Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

Geography is a popular subject at the school, attracting high numbers at KS4 and KS5. However, we are not complacent – working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will contribute to the development of a department that aims to maintain an outstanding reputation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practicing Catholic to apply.

We Offer:

· A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels.

· A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm with be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.

· Outstanding support from faculty teams and a designated mentor.

· Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests.

· Free gym on site.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· On site cycle storage.

· Free breakfast twice a week.

· Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee.

· A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school.

· A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff.

OFSTED Quotes:

· “Pupils value their education”

· “Positive about the changes and routines that new leaders introduced”

· “New leaders and governors are ambitious and have set high expectations for all. They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements” (OFSTED, November 2021)

· “Bishop Challoner Catholic School serves a diverse community where all are valued, ensuring an excellent sense of welcome and inclusivity” (Catholic Schools Inspectorate, 2023)

We are looking for professionals with:

· The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos and mission.

· Have the energy and commitment and vision to make a real difference.

· Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it.

· A track record of successful student outcomes across the Key Stages.

· High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour.

· Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people.

If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Geography Department at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call them for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

  • Closing Date: immediate, no later than noon 12 pm on Tuesday, 5th November 2024
  • Interviews: TBC

Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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