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Subject Leader Geography

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/04/2014
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/05/2014 12:00
Salary:
MPS-UPS £21,804 - £37,124 + TLR 2b (£4,268)
Hours per week:
32.5
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID:
128070
Employment Location:
Dene Community School
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
7 May
Further Information
Required for September 2014

Mainstream, 11 - 16 years (Mixed), We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Subject Lead Geography.

Dene Community School is a rapidly improving school with an excellent climate for learning. We wish to appoint an inspiring, innovative and creative individual to lead the strategic development of our new Geography. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and dynamic teacher to play a pivotal role in developing Geography at Dene Community School.

You will be a teacher with a proven track record for high achievement in students learning, standards and progress. You have a belief in the ability of all within the school to achieve, have excellent communication skills, with a good understanding of team development and can inspire all staff and students.

The successful applicant will:
• Be an inspirational practitioner who maximises the potential of students and staff.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Develop learning and teaching across the curriculum though the provision of specialist advice and support for teaching staff.
• Lead the planning and development of the subject provision.
• Have a track record of using self-evaluation and performance data to identify and implement effective improvement.
• Maximise achievement through rigorous monitoring, intervention and review.
• Have energy, resilience, optimism, a sense of humour and the determination to see things through.
• Make a full contribution to the wider life of the school and the personal development of our students.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 7th May 2014.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 12th May 2014.

Further details about this position and an application pack are available from the vacancies section of our website www.dene.durham.sch.uk

DCS is an equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications form all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for the interview if the essential job criteria are met.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject ti receipt if a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.

This post is not open to job share.

Dene Community School
Manor Way
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 5RL

Telephone: 0191 5546000
Fax: 0191 5180119
Email: Denecst@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.dene.durham.sch.uk

Name of contact at school: Mr K Simpson, Head Teacher
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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