Head of Department (History)
Cockshut Hill School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2HXThis job expired on 8 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
8 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2 (currently £7,017)
Head of Department (History) job summary
Are you a successful History leader and teacher with a strong track record of improving academic outcomes for young people looking for a new challenge within an exciting, innovative and supportive school? Do you seek a post with amazing opportunities to share your passion for History within an environment where you will be valued and supported?
We are delighted to offer a great opportunity to lead our History faculty here at Cockshut Hill. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, excellent teacher and leader who is passionate about their subject and can evidence proven success in nurturing an environment within which everyone can reach their full potential – students and staff alike.
Join us and you will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed History department and academy team. You will lead this forward-thinking team across Key Stages 3 and 4 and the whole ability range, working together to create an extremely positive learning culture based on high expectations, the building of History skills and a huge passion for your subject. The role offers excellent opportunities for a well-qualified, creative specialist who will build on the success of the department and who is willing to commit to extra-curricular activities that add value to our school and community.
We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies. This post will offer the successful applicant the opportunity to work with colleagues from across our trust and beyond to develop best practice and collaboratively plan for the delivery of an outstanding, innovative curriculum. You should be able to teach across the ability range for KS3 and KS4 and have a real interest in developing teaching and learning.
Cockshut Hill School is part of the Summit Learning Trust comprising Cockshut Hill, Lyndon School, Ninestiles, an Academy, four primary schools and the Solihull Sixth Form College. Our trust’s Professional Learning Institute offers all of our staff opportunities to collaborate with great educators from across our sector.
About the Trust
https://www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk/
Why work for us?
The Trust offers:
• A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
• High quality training and support in and across academies
• A clear career pathway
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount schemes
We welcome applications from both existing and aspiring leaders who can demonstrate their previous success in supporting students to achieve their full potential specifically and across the curriculum. If you feel that this could be the exciting opportunity and career advancement you are seeking, then please see the job description and person specification for further information.
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 Cockshut Hill School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 962 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Cockshut Hill School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01212895900
Cockshut Hill School provides a friendly and supportive working environment, valuing each individual. We are committed to providing our students with the best education they need to become confident, articulate and successful adults of the future. We are one of the few schools in Birmingham to receive The Rights Respecting Schools, UNICEF UK Gold Award, for successfully embedding children’s rights throughout the school in our practices and ethos. This is an exciting time for our school as we strive to improve and are proud of our commitment to teaching and learning - our school motto is ‘Nothing But the Best’.
Arranging a visit to Cockshut Hill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.
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