Head of Geography

Head of Geography – Independent Senior School Location: CambridgeStart Date: September 2024Contract: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: Competitive Our client, an excellent co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a highly qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic Head of Geography. It’s a full time and permanent post that would begin in September 2024. The Geography department is a well-established and forward-thinking department which attracts high numbers at GCSE and A Level. The ideal candidate will: Have a very strong academic record and standingHave a very good understanding of the academic disciplines within the department.Have the ability to teach Geography to A level/Oxbridge levelBe enthusiastic, confident and diligentDevelop and maintain good relationships with students and colleaguesHave an excellent understanding and awareness of Safeguarding procedures Small class sizes ensure that they are a friendly, welcoming and academically purposeful school; where the individual can excel within a community; where pastoral care is paramount and the warm relationships between students and teachers are the heart of the tremendous achievements of their girls and boys. You would be expected to teach to the highest possible professional standards and support and uphold the ethos, aims and objectives of the school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you feel you meet the specified requirements, please send through your CV, or call Joseph at Connaught for more information. Connaught Education – The Independent Schools Specialist Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.