Head of Humanities

Head of Humanities

Salary: Leadership Scale L8 - L10

£59,167 to £62,200 per annum

Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Humanities. We are looking to appoint a Head of Humanities who is committed to supporting student enjoyment and progress in our History and Geography Departments. We are looking for an ambitious, inspirational, enthusiastic, experienced Head of Department with proven track record of increasing outcomes in either History or Geography, who is passionate about Humanities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and forward thinking school, which puts students at the centre of all we do. You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community, committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

This is an exciting time to join our school following our recent 'Good' Ofsted grading.

Harper Green is looking for its Head of Humanities to;

· be an excellent practitioner with an openness to new and innovative ideas

· have high expectations of standards and achievement for staff and students

· be flexible, collaborative & resilient

· be an accomplished teacher of history or geography to KS4 with a proven track record of curriculum design to improve student outcomes

· contribute to the school's extracurricular programme

· have the highest of ambitions for our students, the school & yourself

· be a positive role model

In return we will offer you;

· an aspirational supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.

· ambitious, motivated students and supportive parents

· enthusiastic, willing and professional staff

· a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from within the school and wider Trust

· a happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Required for January 2025

Closing date: 9am on Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 14th October 2024

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. 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.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

Discovering dreams, achieving ambitions and transforming lives.

· be an excellent practitioner with an openness to new and innovative ideas

· have high expectations of standards and achievement for staff and students

· be flexible, collaborative & resilient

· be an accomplished teacher of history or geography to KS4 with a proven track record of curriculum design to improve student outcomes

· contribute to the school's extracurricular programme

· have the highest of ambitions for our students, the school & yourself

· be a positive role model

In return we will offer you;

· an aspirational supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.

· ambitious, motivated students and supportive parents

· enthusiastic, willing and professional staff

· a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from within the school and wider Trust

· a happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

Discovering dreams, achieving ambitions and transforming lives.