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Lead Teacher of Geography

QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL, Hart Hill, Luton

Lead Teacher of Geography

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QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL, Hart Hill, Luton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 1f19b159d2c641238fdf565195dcc74e

Location ref: Hart Hill, Luton

Full Job Description

  • Embed an outstanding Geography curriculum
  • Lead and inspire teachers within the subject area
  • Lead and inspire colleagues to plan and teach high quality lessons, following the QES Signature Teaching and Learning Approach, while modelling the very best practice and the highest of expectations
  • Assess students' learning to inform planning and teaching
  • Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in teaching and learning and conduct/behaviour, Queen Elizabeth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
    • The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding. Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as: "Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes."

  • Share our values of ambition, integrity, determination and kindness
  • The ability to teach other humanities and or social sciences would be useful
  • Hold an absolute commitment to exceptional standards
  • Be a consummate professional
  • Be a team player with an understanding that excellence can only be achieved by working together
  • Have a passion for their subject and ensuring students progress

    Since relaunching in September 2021 with a new name and a new ethos, Queen Elizabeth School is quickly establishing itself as a centre for excellence. We are on a mission to "empower our students to achieve academic excellence through aspiration and innovation". With the support of a highly ambitious leadership team and surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about the whole student experience, and with our new sixth form, QE6 which opened in September 2023, now is a fantastic time to join our forward thinking school.
    • Whatever their role in the school, all of our colleagues share a passion for learning and working with the next generation. Situated on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border and close to the market town of Hitchin, the school also benefits from being within five minutes drive of idyllic countryside locations, yet being 5 minutes from the M1 and London Luton Airport. We are now looking for a Lead Teacher of Geography to join our team. This is a key position in the leadership of the school as we look to build on the impressive improvements we have already made. As Lead Teacher this colleague will have oversight of the Geography curriculum area, with responsibility for driving improvements in teaching and learning and outcomes. This role would be ideal for someone who is an outstanding teacher looking to move into leadership, or someone who has held a leadership role and is looking for their next challenge. Find out more about Queen Elizabeth School, from the voices of our school community here https://www.qesluton.co.uk/Choose-QES/.

  • Work in a state of the art building with outstanding IT, sporting and performance facilities
  • Excellent opportunities for progression- we will always seek to promote from within in the first instance
  • Outstanding professional development opportunities, both from our internal CPD programme and through our partnership organisations
  • Season ticket loan
  • Use of our on-site fitness suite
  • Bike to Work Scheme

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/lead-teacher-of-geography-127703401

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