Subject Leader for Geography
Co-op Academy Grange
Bradford
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR2b (TLR equivalent to £4410 pa)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 September 2014
Job overview
Grange Technology College is a Community secondary School in South Bradford and part of the Southfield Grange Campus. It is currently over-subscribed (1876 (whole school) and 370 (post 16)) from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds. The majority of students are of South Asian heritage. It is an exciting time to be joining us following our conversion into a single trust, multi academy model.
Ofsted conducted a full inspection in Nov 2011 and they said the following about the school:
- Several aspects of the school are outstanding, that is to say - excellent.
- Many students make outstanding progress. All students make good progress.
- Students' behaviour is outstanding. Ofsted were particularly impressed by the respect students show to one another and to the staff.
- Students' social and moral development is outstanding. They get on well and show maturity in how they treat the building and each other.
- The new school is amazing and provides an excellent atmosphere for students to learn in.
- The curriculum is outstanding and the teaching is good.
- The care, guidance and support the staff provide for students is outstanding.
If you would like to work in a brand new, innovative building that is inspirational in design and focused on learning and teaching and you are ambitious, eager to develop your career, a learner and a highly skilled teacher with a passion for comprehensive inclusive education read on!
We wish to appoint an outstanding leader to shape the future of Geography in the school. We deliver Geography at KS3 and KS4 and continue to develop the very best practice in teaching and learning in order to create inspirational learning experiences for our students. In the near future we are hoping to provide provision for Geography at KS5.
- Are you passionate and dynamic about Geography
- Does your enthusiasm and drive lead to excellent student progress?
- Are you committed to further advancement in the profession and the development of self and others?
Our Geography Department is:
- Part of a dynamic, collaborative, supportive and forward looking Humanities Area
- Continually striving to improve the provision at all Key Stages
- Committed to sustaining and improving results at all Key Stages
The successful candidate will:
- Be qualified to teach Geography
- Be able to lead the department in a creative and innovative way and embrace curriculum change
- Be able to lead and motivate others in the pursuit of continuous improvement
- Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher and be able to develop others.
- Be committed, flexible and able to motivate students of all abilities
In return we can offer:
- Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership across the campus
- A superb, new school building with a flexible and creative ICT rich working environment
- Enthusiastic students who are keen to make good progress
- Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/Continuing professional development
For detailed information on this opportunity please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Recruitment Information Pack. To find out more about us please also visit our website: www.southfieldgrange.org.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and vetting check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required.
To apply, please click the green 'apply' button below.
Closing date for applications: midnight Wednesday 17 September 2014
Grange Technology College, The Southfield Grange Trust
Attached documents
About Co-op Academy Grange
Grange, a unique challenge
Thank you for your interest in our school. We encourage you to read further, to take a careful look at the documentation about our vacancies and to research our work as deeply as possible.
Grange is a part of The Southfield Grange Trust, a multi-academy trust established in 2013. The school is co-located with Southfield School, a 'generic' special school at the Southfield Grange Campus in South Bradford.
So what can we offer?
Grange is a secondary academy located in the city of Bradford. We serve some of the most disadvantaged students in the country and can offer a unique and rewarding environment for committed and highly skilled professionals who are interested in pursuing an extraordinary challenge in teaching.
Grange Technology College is a larger than average inner-city academy, the largest school in south Bradford, serving the BD5 postcode, within the Little Horton ward. 45% of households are described as either D- working class or E – non-working. 42% of properties have three or more bedrooms. The largest ethnic group is Pakistani at 43% (Bradford 20%) and second largest white British at 15% (Bradford 64%). 17% of people living in Bradford were born outside the UK. The 2011 census identifies 80% of homes in BD5 having one or more deprivation dimensions. Bradford authority identifies a clear correlation between wards with high deprivation and a lack of positive outcomes across a range of measures.
Why now and why here?
Following an Ofsted inspection at the end of January 2019, Grange Technology College has received a positive report from Ofsted. The inspectors from Ofsted stated in their report: “leaders and staff work extremely hard to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils. They have created a culture which recognises each pupil as an individual, as well as continuing to develop an understanding of the community the school serves.”
Led by Miss Mander and the senior staff, Ofsted has judged that the school has improved after much hard work from the staff and students of Grange over the past 2 and a half years. We are not resting, and already working hard and looking to improve on the feedback given in the recent report. You can read the full report here: http://www.southfieldgrange.org.uk/grange-ofsted
This is a time of great opportunity at Grange to be part of a journey and to achieve the ultimate aim of giving our students the very best start in life; the start they deserve. Get on board now because our school is back on track and we are going places. And with our upcoming merger with the Co-op Academies Trust in the Spring of 2019, now is such an exciting time to join Grange and make your mark on this journey.
Want to find out more?
Find us online or pay us a visit: A core focus of our turnaround plan is to be open and engaging. We have nothing to hide, we take pride in what we do and are committed to sharing information and celebrating our achievements. We are active on social media: Twitter @grangetech / Facebook www.facebook.com/grangetechnologycollege / Instagram @grangeoninsta and there is a wealth of information on our website where our prospectus is a good place to begin www.southfieldgrange.org.uk/grangeprospectus Alternatively, if you would like to look around our facilities and get a feel for the school, please contact our HR Team to arrange an appointment.
About The Southfield Grange Trust
The Southfield Grange Trust is a partnership of two schools, Southfield School and Grange Technology College under a Single Trust, Multi-Academy Model. Both schools are co-located at the Southfield Grange Campus.
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