We are currently looking for a Head of Geography to lead the department at Ark Alexandra Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Ark Alexandra Academy following approval from the DfE for a merger of Ark Helenswood and Ark William Parker from September 2019, both previously single sex schools which will come together as one co-educational school. Both schools have worked well together and have achieved impressive results in their combined Sixth Form: top 15% nationally for progress.
We invest in our staff and professional development is a high priority and an integral part of our culture. We currently dedicate protected time to training sessions on a weekly basis. We train, develop and support our teachers from Heads of Department to Assistant principal, to Vice Principal to Principal.
We are looking to recruit Head of Geography to be play an integral part in our journey to provide an outstanding education. As Head of Geography, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will lead the professional teaching team to ensure high levels of progress and attainment.
The ideal candidate will:
· be experienced in raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment
· have excellent leadership and management skills
· have a resilient character and a strong personal drive
· have proven experience working successfully with students of all abilities
· be able to show evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject though schemes of work and extra-curricular activities
Alexandra Academy is part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK’s most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 38 schools in 4 locations across the country. Benefits of being part of the Ark network include:
- Twice as many training days as standard
- Network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
- Bespoke training designed for teachers at crucial stages in their careers
- Bite-sized training delivered face-to-face or via our library or video clips, articles and online resources
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged; to arrange, please contact Jan Laker, HR Manager on 01424 757928 or jlaker@arkhelenswood.org.
To apply please submit your application online by visiting our website. Early applications are encouraged and interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.
Start date: September 2019
Salary: MPR £24,313 - £35,883 / UPR £38,115 - £40,985
Location: Hastings
Closing date: Wednesday 8th May 2019 at 11am
Interview: From the w/c 29th April 2019 onwards
Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
Ark Alexandra Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.