Advanced Practitioner – Geography

A1 – A5 (£44, 523 – £49,136) 

Westborough High School is a caring, vibrant and happy learning community. We value all our staff and work together to make a difference to children’s lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational teacher who is passionate about Teaching and Learning and is ready to contribute both to the development of teaching and learning within the geography department and at a whole school level. The successful candidate will join an impressive geography department and the whole school Teaching and Learning team led by senior leaders. This vacancy will suit a candidate who really wants to focus on developing curriculum planning and implementation and assessment, as well as developing a whole school role.

You will build the expertise to effectively contribute to Westborough’s culture of professional learning and continuous improvement in our school. You are warmly welcome to a visit with our senior leaders or headteacher.

Following the Section 8 Ofsted inspection in June 2022, Westborough continues to be a good school and ‘leaders are ambitious’ for the pupils. There is a real team approach at Westborough, where everyone, no matter what their role in school is, wants the ‘best’ for pupils. Ofsted were very complimentary about the culture of the school, describing it as, ‘welcoming and inclusive.’

Applications are welcomed from candidates who:

• Consistently deliver highly effective lessons in your subject area and the ability to lead aspects of Teaching & Learning at a whole school level
• Have experience of developing effective teaching resources and strategies
• Have the skills and energy to inspire, lead and motivate others

As a valued member of our team we can offer:

• Clear and shared values and expectations
• A commitment to tailored professional development
• A stimulating work environment
• An experienced, highly committed and supportive leadership team

If you want to work with us on our journey to excellence, then we would like to hear from you.

The closing date for applications to be returned is 9.00 a.m. on Friday 19 May 2023 with interviews taking place week commencing 22 May 2022.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply:

Apply here https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/advanced-practitioner-of-geography-kirklees-1845162

Completed applications will be returned to Fiona Sharp, PA to the Headteacher at the school or via email fsharp@w-h-s.org.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.