This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Chadwick Academy and requires you to be enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and successful 2nd in Humanities (Head of Geography) to support the Head of Humanities in leading, developing and directing the work of the faculty so that all students make at least the expected progress and staff feel a sense of achievement and success.

You will be a Geography teacher able to teach GCSE level and have the skill set to further improve standards and outcomes for our Humanities department.  Leading on our Geography curriculum you will liaise with other Heads of Faculty, middle leaders and teachers to share and collaborate in approaches that will support success in your own area.

Ormiston Chadwick Academy opened in Widnes in September 2014, serving the community of West Widnes.   Our Academy is large enough to offer an outstanding curriculum but small enough to have a strong community ethos in which all students are known and nurtured to achieve their potential.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?  Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

Our ideal candidate should:

• possess excellent curriculum and subject knowledge.
• have up to date working knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
• have the ability to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
• be a fully inclusive team player.
• show commitment to inclusion and success for all and more specifically in the Humanities faculty.
• actively contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy.

If you have any queries, please contact the academy via email at: PA@ocacademy.co.uk

If you would relish the opportunity of working with us, then we would welcome your application. Please apply before the closing date stated above, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Chadwick Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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