Assistant Leader of PSCHEe (Key Stage 3)

Park High School

Assistant Leader of PSCHEe (Key Stage 3)

£60288

Park High School, Queensbury, Brent

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 18 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f0546b4bd4d1477689164c467f105cb8

Full Job Description

Park High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher. We'd love you to come and join us!

We are now seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

If you are a genuinely passionate and committed teacher who wants to work in a school where teaching is a pleasure, and in a school that puts learning at the heart of all it does, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Appointment for as soon as available

Fixed Term, Full Time - 0.4, R&R 2b (£5,024) - fixed term until 31/08/2025

Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 9AM.

Details and an application form may be downloaded from the school's website. Please also submit a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 sides of A4. Applications should be returned to the HR Department at recruitment@parkhighstanmore.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

1. Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to join an excellent department and is able to provide professional leadership and management for PSCHEe, ensuring the department delivers high quality teaching. effectively using the resources available and aiming to raise standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Park High is an 11-18 mixed multi-ethnic comprehensive school of almost 1600 students, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. There are very high achievement levels and excellent facilities.

We can offer:

· An exciting learning environment where challenging, innovative, and engaging learning is at the core of all we do.

· An award-winning vibrant school which continues to achieve extremely high standards, both in Harrow and beyond.

· A genuine and active pursuit of well-being for all members of our community.

· Excellent outcomes with a significantly positive Progress 8 score and zero NEETS.

· Students who exhibit excellent behaviour for learning and a desire to acquire knowledge and improve themselves.

· A supportive, enthusiastic, and inspiring team within which to grow and develop.

· An opportunity to develop your craft of teaching across two Key Stages.

· Generous no contact time to aid effective planning and preparation.

2. Curriculum, staffing and resources

This is an exciting opportunity to join as an Assistant Leader of PSCHEe (Key Stage 3) to support the Head of PSHCEe and Citizenship in implementing clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, and for using this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further improvement.

To evaluate the teaching of the subject and to use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement and take action to improve further the quality of teaching and learning.

3. Staff development

Park High School recognises that its staff are our greatest resource and so we invest time and effort into everyone's professional development. We offer an extensive programme of professional development, which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Park High School. Professional development underpins all our work.

Staff development is highly regarded, and we have strong partnerships with universities and other higher education institutions, and we actively support our staff in pursuing Master's and other higher qualifications.

Quality assurance, continuing professional development and performance development all work together well. Training is high quality and often personalised. There is an impressive suite of in-house training resources and these match school values and priorities. Challenge Partners 2024

4. Pastoral role

All staff are involved in the tutorial system, most as tutors with tutor groups. This is an important part of our work.

We are committed to the delivery of Personal Social Health Citizenship & Economic Education (PSHCEe) which all teachers as tutors are expected to teach. As part of a whole-school approach, PSHCEe develops the qualities and attributes students need to thrive both as individuals and members of society. We have a high quality provision of PSHCEe at Park which has been recognised nationally.

Extensive support and CPD is provided for practitioners of the subject. Teaching this subject provides an invaluable opportunity to further develop your pastoral provision as a tutor, in addition to growing professionally by participating in the delivery of our outstanding provision.

Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Park High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher. We'd love you to come and join us!

We are now seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

If you are a genuinely passionate and committed teacher who wants to work in a school where teaching is a pleasure, and in a school that puts learning at the heart of all it does, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Fixed Term, Full Time - 0.4, R&R 2b (£5,024) - fixed term until 31/08/2025