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HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY
GLC: THE GATEWAY ACADEMY
Salary: Teachers' Main Payscale plus TLR2B £4,397 per annum
Start Date: September 2017
The Gateway Academy is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.
At the Gateway Academy we are passionate about learning. Our highest priority is to provide an environment to our students that excites, motivates and challenges them and encourages lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them.
Are you a current HOD or subject leader of Geography looking for your next role? Or maybe you are a highly experienced teacher who has a great understanding of how to run a department and would be keen to take that next step.
The successful candidate will be passionate about education for all students regardless of background and will, above all, be an inspirational practitioner. You will be first and foremost an excellent teacher who can engage and inspire his or her students with their passion for the subject, happy to model lessons for colleagues and someone who is keen to pass on their skills and knowledge is a must.
We welcome applications from committed and ambitious teachers seeking opportunities in an environment with a very active CPD programme and opportunities for career advancement. If you have a passion for learning we would love to hear from you.
If you would like further information, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack, we would love to hear from you. Please either telephone Debbie Wright on 01375 489024, send an email: debbie.wright@theglc.org.uk or visit our website at www.theglc.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 28 April 2017
Shortlisting: Friday 28 April 2017
Interviews will be held w/c 1 May 2017
At the Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Chadwell St Mary, Essex RM16 4LU
The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
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The Gateway Academy is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.