Subject Leader - Heckmondwike, United Kingdom - Kirklees Council

Kirklees Council

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Heckmondwike, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Hours

Full time. Required from September 2023

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Heckmondwike Grammar School

, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Commensurate with skills and experience plus TLR2c (£7,368)

Salary

Commensurate with skills and experience plus TLR2c (£7,368)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School
:

**_
Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Geography?_**
_ Then this will be the job for you._

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional students.

Department Information:

We would like to appoint an outstanding Subject Leader of Geography. Typical achievement is excellent at both GCSE and A Level.

You will need to:

- believe in our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow our school ethos embedded in our motto of _'Nil Sine Labore'_

Nothing Without Work

- be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level
- be an inspirational teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.

In addition to this, teachers at HGS are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best.

Teachers at HGS should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils' learning.

They will encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school.

They will make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school and their department.

In return we can offer:

- eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress
- a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and challenge our students
- well-equipped specialist classrooms
- a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the priority
- a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a teacher and as a leader
- a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals

What Will You Bring To The Role?:

Degree level qualification plus PGCE/QTS
Uptodate knowledge of curriculum related issues 111
Detailed knowledge of pedagogical practice in relation to Teaching and Learning
Skilled classroom practitioner
Highly effective communication skills
Ability to lead, manage and inspire colleagues
Ability to form good working relationships and influence others
Capacity to evaluate and improve
High level of skill in dealing with issues relating to student behaviour
Ability to analyse performance data
Ability to contribute to the wider school life
Passionate belief in the ability of every student to achieve
A clear educational vision and sense of direction
Good organisational skills and high levels of selfmotivation
Energy, selfconfidence and the ability to 'give more' when the occasion demands it.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain a sense of perspective in all working conditions
Suitability to work with children

Why Should You Apply?:

Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences.

It is exceptional in many ways:
a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality.

We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go.

Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

We also offer a competitive salary, membership of the teacher pension scheme and other well-being benefits.

If you are interested in this position then please visit the vacancies section of our website
.
Further information about the school is available on the **Heckmondwike Grammar School Website
.

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

Safeguarding Statement:

Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date
09 May 2023, 8:00 AM

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