Head of Department - Rochester, United Kingdom - LeighAcademiesTrust

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Strood Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join us for the next academic year in the role of
Head of Department - Geography.

This is an important position as you will lead your team in securing the best possible outcomes for our students.

We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation.

We invest heavily so that staff have ongoing access to weekly high-quality professional development and a curriculum focused on developing conceptual understanding.

You would be part of an organisation that will develop your career; we have a fantastic track record and there are numerous opportunities for professional development.

A salary commensurate with the profile of the post.
A range of professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation

Were keen to hear from you if you are:

An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
Energetic and have a cando attitude.
Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + TLR.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive
£100 as a 'thank you'.

Simply complete the referral form by
clicking here. T&Cs apply.

Working with Strood Academy:

Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood.

The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community.

Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m.

They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities.

The buildings reflect our education vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.

for Strood Academy:

Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful and resilient in our journey towards excellence.

Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.

Our core values are to be:

Inquisitive
Respectful
Resilient
Kind

Our purpose at Strood Academy is to:

nurture students aspirations and build resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy;

- shape leaders within a global community;
- develop and celebrate knowledgeable and inquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and;
- help young people develop into well educated, considerate and caring citizens.

We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form.

Working in our academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.

Why work at Strood Academy?

Our recent OFSTED inspection has confirmed that the academy continues to be judged Good and is very strong in many aspects and areas. The full report can be found on our website and I would like to share a quote which reflects the culture and ambition we all have for our students.

The principal advocates a culture of high expectations, aspirations and traditional values. Leaders high expectations are reflected in the ambitious International Baccalaureate curriculum. This provides a global perspective which encourages pupils to be inquisitive lifelong learners.

To read the full report please
click here.**- Centralised behaviour system and detentions - simple for teachers to follow allowing disruptive free classrooms.

Our commitment to the development of all staff
CPD on Wednesday afternoons and the opportunity to collaborate with staff from other schools in the LAT. Also all staff at Strood receive regular coaching feedback through our online platform ontrack.
Strood academy is easily accessible by A2 and the high speed train can allow for travel into London in less than 30 minutes.
We have a common sense approach to workload. All teachers are expected to feedback or live mark. We also work closely as a Trust allowing for centralised resources to be shared across our secondary schools.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st April 2024, our Tr