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Head of Department - Business and Economics

Leigh Academy Longfield, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH

This job expired on 4 July 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  4 July 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Business studies, Economics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS based on experience + TLR2 £6,095

Head of Department - Business and Economics job summary

About the role: From September 2022, Longfield Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join us as Head of Department - Business and Economics. This is an excellent position for a first step into leadership, supported by a strong Director of Learning and experienced department. Our successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills and be able to drive and motivate a team who achieve excellent results. You will join an established and successful department with a collaborative and dedicated team who achieve excellent results. We have a high uptake of the subjects at all key stages. ​​​​​​​

Our successful candidate will:

Take on this exciting role in a successful oversubscribed academy;
Work within state of the art facilities;
Receive guaranteed CPD which will be tailored to individual requirements;
Receive ongoing professional training and development as well as networking opportunities throughout Leigh Academies Trust;
Receive a competitive salary which will be reflected by the success achieved while in post.
​​​​​​​This is a full time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + TLR2 (£6,095).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Leigh Academy Longfield

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 980 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Longfield website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01634412200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longfield-academy-longfield

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