Job reference number:SGJ40040089Teacher Scale:Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3Contract Type:PermanentHours:32.44Working Pattern:Term Time OnlyActual Salary:£30,000 - £46,525Interview Date:Friday 10th May 2024Click for the Application FormClick for the Application PackWe are seeking to recruit a Head of Geography to our new school which opened its doors in September 2021, and which serves the local communities of Middleton and Heywood. This role would suit an existing Head of Geography or a person wishing to take that next step in their career. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to drive your curriculum as we begin KS4 in September 2024. You must be passionate about the education of children and committed to supporting all students, so they achieve their full potential. We are a small but growing school; currently we have years 7, 8 and 9 on roll and are significantly oversubscribed.At Edgar Wood Academy our Positive Discipline approach is one of mutual respect and compassionate rigour; our aim is that our students do the right thing by choice rather than because they must.Edgar Wood Academy is part of the Altus Education Partnership and as such our staff benefit from a wide range of support and development within a collaborative community.To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstanding colleague, with a willingness to share and learn. We wish to appoint someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough.In return we promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed to carry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your future career aspirations.To apply, please complete the Altus Education Partnership Application Form on the Edgar Wood Academy website and email to: .Closing Date: Friday 3rd May 2024 at 12.00 noonInterviews: Friday 10th May 2024The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checkThe ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.salary from£30,000contractpermanentworking hoursterm timeapplication deadline12 00 pm3rd May 2024