Head of Geography

Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a visionary Head of Geography, with the expertise to drive academic excellence and lead a forward-thinking team and inspire pupils with a love of the subject. As Head of Geography, you will lead a friendly and passionate team, shaping and developing an engaging and ambitious curriculum that brings Geography to life. You will deliver high-quality teaching, support pupils to achieve their very best, and work closely with colleagues across the Humanities department and wider academy. You will also play an active role in the wider life of the Academy, contributing positively to its ethos and culture This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher of Geography who enjoys working collaboratively and has high expectations for all pupils. Whether you are an experienced middle leader or someone ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this role offers the chance to make a real difference within a supportive and welcoming community. We are looking for someone who is a skilled and enthusiastic Geography teacher, who can encourage curiosity, discussion and challenge in the classroom. You will value teamwork, be keen to share good practice, and be committed to supporting both pupils and colleagues. Strong organisational skills and a desire to continue developing as a leader are essential. If you have the vision and skills to lead and deliver inspirational teaching, and the strategic drive to build an engaging curriculum that captivates every pupil, we want to hear from you.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. What the school offers its staff As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org). Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• restrictions apply
Further details about the role The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people. We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.