Second in Geography

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Second in Geography to assist in leading our successful Geography department. The role will be based at Airedale Academy. We are looking for an excellent Leader of Geography to work collaboratively with the Head of Geography to develop colleagues in delivering outstanding lessons and develop the Geography curriculum, raising academic achievement and ensuring all pupils make outstanding progress. You will:

• Support the Head of Geography and to deputise when and where appropriate, and to act as Head of department in their absence.
• Actively contribute to help to raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole department and to help to monitor and support pupil progress.
• Ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular polices determined by the Governing body and Headteacher of the academy.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a manager within the department and as a form tutor.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the relevant curriculum area on the management information system.
  
  An outstanding practitioner.
• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
• A passion for Geography and the education of young people.
• Committed to the academy values.
• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
• Supportive of the Academy's ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.
• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting Geography as a subject.