Wakefield City Academies Trust – WCAT is a multi-academy sponsor, specialising in the development of world-class academies which set high standards and give young people access to opportunities through excellent teaching and inspirational leadership. WCAT academies are at the heart of their communities and community learning, and work with local authorities, employers and high performing educational institutions. Balby Carr Community Academy, a transforming Academy which is part of this high performing Trust, is seeking to appoint a Head of Department, Geography to head a rapidly improving department.
Balby Carr Community Academy is looking to appoint a well-qualified, inspiring and energetic Head of Department to join our academy at this exciting time in its development This is a permanent, full-time position from January 2016.
WCAT can offer:
The opportunity to be part of an Outstanding Trust
The support and expertise of the Secondary Academies Leadership Team
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
A learning environment where excellence is our goal
The opportunity to support colleagues in the Secondary Academies across the Trust
This post, offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated teacher to lead the Geography Department and to be part of an energetic and ambitious team. You will be an excellent teacher and have a vision for supporting the development of the Geography curriculum 11-18.
Further information. For an informal discussion please contact: John Innes, Headteacher, 01302 312140
Application form and information pack are available from: Sharon Loftus, Recruitment Department on 01302 312140 or email s.loftus@balbycarr.org.uk or download details at www.balbycarr.org.uk/jobs/
Closing date: Tuesday 4th October 2015
Interview date: w/c 12th October 2015
Wakefield City Academies Trust and the Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people: applicants must be willing to undergo a child protection screening, including checks with the disclosure and barring services and past employers.