Job Introduction
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Miltoncross is an academy at the heart of its community that has very high aspirations for all of its staff and students.
We operate by the core values of Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses in order to foster a learning community where everybody values each other and everybody values the power of learning.
We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment where we all have the same goal - outstanding learning for children. We are now two years into building a fresh, optimistic and sustainable culture where staff and students are always fulfilled because they know that they are doing their best work for the right reasons.
Our systems and structures are designed to liberate staff and students, freeing us all up from the challenges of uncertainty and relentless workload which in turn enables creativity, excitement and essentially, it makes coming to school enjoyable for all!
To understand this better, do ask to read our Blueprint for Brilliance which outlines everything we do, why and how.
This could really help you make an informed decision about whether this is your next career move or not.
We think it should be! Staff and students enjoy their days in excellent modern buildings with superb facilities. We are located on the West of Portsmouth and access is easy from the M27 or A27.
Many staff commute easily from Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex either by car or by public transport.
As The Head of Geography, you will lead a team of dedicated Geography specialists who are committed to securing the best outcome for students.
The curriculum is currently well designed, sequenced and is delivered through booklets with all resources already in place.
You will be supported to lead Geography to excellence by a subject specialist line manager and through our Strategic Leadership Group which you will be part of and which is designed to ensure that all leaders (senior, pastoral and subject) work collaboratively so that they are all empowered to lead their curriculum and their staff.
For this role, you must be a Geography specialist with a love of your subject and an ability to share that passion. This may be your first leadership post, or you may be experienced, either way, we will support you to ensure that geography is a very high performing subject when compared nationally.
You will be somebody who can enthuse students and staff and is always ‘banging the drum’ for geography and its importance in the curriculum.
You will be a superb teacher with high expectations of what children can and, under your leadership, will achieve.
You will be a good communicator, have a strong moral purpose and you’ll need to be fully committed to our cause - outstanding learning through a strong knowledge-based curriculum supported by clear pedagogy, consistent routines and ultimately our students’ high aspirations.
Working for TKAT: In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
Our support for your wellbeing at work;
The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.
https://careers.tkat.org/job/e1ca7f74-7d27-4f72-9863-18aaa5d77ede
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
