Curriculum Leader of History
The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 17 April 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
23 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, 1 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum dependent on experience)
Additional allowances
TLR2c allowance of £5,012 per annum or TLR2d allowance of £7,368 per annum dependant on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Curriculum Leader of History to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically leading the direction and development of the curriculum area in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school. They will raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area by ensuring the provision of an appropriately relevant and differentiated curriculum for all students, and by developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract, with a negotiable salary dependant on experience.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
- will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.
- has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.
- can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
- has the ability to form effective relationships with students and parents/carers.
What the school offers its staff
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of eight schools: six primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.
Further details about the role
To apply for this vacancy or view a job description please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.
For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Monday 17th April 2023.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1037 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The King's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@kings.patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 601701
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality.
At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.
Arranging a visit to The King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
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