Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint a highly capable and inspirational Head of Geography to lead a successful and supportive department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding geography teacher seeking to take the step into Middle Leadership or an experienced Head of Department looking for a new challenge.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire our pupils with outstanding and engaging teaching. Our students are a delight to teach, and we foster an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
The successful applicant will be joining an already highly successful department with geography amongst our highest attaining subjects. It is an incredibly popular subject at GCSE with well over a 100 pupils opting for it each year. Over the past few years, the department has achieved an incredible set of results: in 2024, 62% of candidates achieved a Grade 5+ and 35% achieved a Grade 7+; in 2023, 55% of pupils achieved a Grade 5+ and 32% achieved a Grade 7+; in 2022, 80% of pupils achieved a Grade 5+ and 48% achieved a Grade 7+. This success was built on a department truly committed to continual improvement in all areas, especially the curriculum and teaching and learning, with the focus on all improvements impacting pupil outcomes.
The Department currently follow the AQA exam board course at GCSE level. Teaching within the department benefits from a strong team of specialist teachers who have all contributed to the department's rich curriculum.
The successful candidate will:
- Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best”
- Be an excellent teacher and able to teach science to GCSE Level
- Have excellent interpersonal leadership skills, underpinned by a firm vision for the teaching of science.
- Be forward thinking, visionary, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career.
Toynbee School is an expanding school with consistently high achievement and progress across all subjects. The school was categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED as recently as October 2024.
The school is situated in Chandlers Ford with easy access to the M3 and M27. Visits to the school are welcomed.
Please visit our website: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk
CVs will not be considered, only applications made using the Teaching Staff Application Form can be accepted.
Candidates should submit completed application forms to recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk
Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Closing Date: 22nd April 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 28th April 2025
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.
