Head of Geography

Chessington School

Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS

Permanent Position 

Salary: Main or Upper Scale Dependent on Experience 

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, inspiring and ambitious Head of Geography. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-resourced and supportive department, and to really add value to the Humanities faculty. 

You will be an excellent teacher with a proven record of achieving outstanding outcomes for your students. You will have experience of raising achievement and maintaining high expectations for all students, and you will be passionate about your subject. This is a unique opportunity to join a community of staff striving to create a truly great comprehensive school. 

The successful candidate will:

● Love Geography in all its forms and be able to pass this passion on to our students

● Be a leader that can lead strategically and deliver operationally 

● Lead by example and be an excellent Geography teacher who inspires and engages within the classroom. Equally, you will provide a wide range of opportunities outside of the classroom

● Have a track record of positive impact on student’s progress across the Geography Department 

● Possess a strong desire to create and lead an excellent department in which all are valued and play a key role in raising standards 

● Have demonstrable evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence within a team

● Be passionate about developing their own practice and the teaching and learning practice of others 

● Communicate effectively to staff, students and parents 

● Lead the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and inclusive Geography curriculum which is accessible for all 

● Effectively manage and deploy financial and physical resources within the department to support the best outcomes of our students 

● Champion all of our young people 

● Be passionate about the importance of education for all children 

● Refuse to accept that disadvantage or SEND should limit ambition or potential

● Consistently prove to be an outstanding practitioner with a positive work ethic 

● Be student centred and progress focused 

● Stay solution based 

● Be reflective, with a constant drive to improve 

● Be a versatile professional who is flexible in their operational and strategic outlook

Why Work at Chessington School:

● Our students are wonderful. They love their school, their teachers and learning

● £30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated 'Good' school

● Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive

● Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust

● A school dedicated to well-being. Increased length of October half-term, workload reducing feedback strategies. Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more.

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“I have been at this school for 9 years and I love it! It gets better and better each year without losing the supportive and caring environment”

"I am in my NQT year. The CPD, support and commitment I get has been overwhelming. I made the right choice” 

“This is the best school I have ever worked at.” 

Interview Date: Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received.  We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if suitable candidates are found.  

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS