Head of Department - Personal Development and World Views
West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Qualified Teacher Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2B £5,641
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Academy, where putting students first is a fundamental part of our culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who also has excellent leadership skills to lead Personal Development and World Views across Years 9-11. We are looking for someone with the ability to inspire and motivate students and staff; who has a proven track record of driving success and a commitment to ensuring all young people, regardless of background, maximise their potential.
The successful applicant will be creative and will actively assist in the further development of Personal Development and World Views within the Academy.
Do please come to visit us and see what an exciting opportunity our Academy can offer to a teacher looking to be the best they can be and make a significant contribution to narrowing the gap in achievement and attainment for our students.
Please note although we are seeking a full-time colleague, all applications will also be considered, including part-time requests.
What we offer:
- Generous local government pension scheme.
- Employee Rewards package – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
- A professional leadership development coach
- A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
- Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and Trust and driven through our Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Friday 9th February 2025.
Anticipated interview date: Week beginning 19th February 2025.
What the school offers its staff
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
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About West Somerset College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 759 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- West Somerset College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@btc-trust.org
West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
Arranging a visit to West Somerset College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.
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