History Head of Faculty at the Ravensbourne School and History Lead across the Trust
The Ravensbourne School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EHThis job expired on 24 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
October 2024
Closing date
24 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS and TLR1B for Head of Faculty and History Lead across the Trust
History Head of Faculty at the Ravensbourne School and History Lead across the Trust job summary
History Head of Faculty at the Ravensbourne School and History Lead across the Trust
Based at The Ravensbourne School, Hayes Lane, Kent BR2 9EH for 4 days per week, with 1 day working across other secondary schools in the Trust.
Orion Education is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education. We value the difference in all of our schools while seeking to bring them together around a framework that delivers an enriching experience and a great education for the young people within our care.
We want the very best for all of our young people. Our plan to ensure that we deliver great schools is underpinned by our shared values of trust, kindness, and endeavour. Our schools and our staff are collaborative and we seek to create consistency and quality throughout.
Our leaders create improvement in schools that is robust and sustainable. We are as enthusiastic about developing and nurturing our staff, as we are about developing our young people. Our professional development programs and our approach to school improvement provide quality and rigor while creating a depth of experience and learning for our staff.
In joining The Ravensbourne School and the family of schools within Orion Education you will gain access to an unparalleled level of support and development in a forward-thinking school and trust.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Head of History. We are seeking applicants with a deep understanding of the subjects and the ability to craft and deliver outstanding lessons. The History Lead role, will require the successful candidate to develop and lead on an aligned Trust Wise Curriculum, including all aligned assessment and teaching resources.
We are currently recruiting exceptional teachers who want to be part of our journey of transformation. We want people who will share in our ethos and values and set a new standard of excellence and inspire young minds.
The successful candidate will:
Join a forward-looking, high achieving school
A school that offers a genuine opportunity for meaningful career development.
A positive and supportive department of enthusiastic and motivated teachers, including TLR holders.
Contribute to wider improvement of the school and trust
Excellent career opportunities within the trust
Be driven and committed to your students
An excellent practitioner who is willing to challenge and be challenged
Much as we see our staff nurture the interests and talents of our students, we support the professional growth of our staff. You can expect the following unique benefits to enhance your working life:
Funded CPD courses including MAs and NPQs
Accredited training with recognised qualifications e.g. Outstanding Teachers Programme with Greenwich University
Staff CPD library and numerous opportunities to work across the Trust in one of our many working forums
Outer London Salary
State-of-the art facilities at TRS, including access to our new gym
Free onsite parking
Excellent CPD opportunities
Trust conferences and CPD
A health cashback scheme with money back on dental, optical and other treatments. Also incorporating retail and gym discount schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Tech scheme
Flexible and family friendly approach
A comprehensive induction
Annual subscription to TES
Employee assistance programme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice leasing scheme
Season ticket loan
This is an opportunity for a diligent and self-motivated individual who can join our team as a high performing teacher. This post offers the opportunity to take a key role in the strategic direction of our school as well as being able to work with colleagues and shape provision across our Trust. The post holder will be making a strong contribution to promoting the school’s high standards in all areas of school life.
Orion Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Orion Education is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education
Commitment to safeguarding
Education for the 21st Century is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Education for the 21st Century is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.
About The Ravensbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1514 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Ravensbourne School website (opens in new tab)
The Ravensbourne School is a large and truly unique 11-19 school, set in the heart of Bromley. There are 1500 students, with 440 students in Post 16. Some of the buildings are Grade II listed, dating back to 1911 whilst other additions are more recent. The buildings, coupled with the extensive 22-acre grounds, make up elegant and inspiring surroundings.
Our vision is that every student is prepared to be the best they can be in life and able to create their own future. We believe that every student is different and has unique talents. Through developing these talents and knowledge each student can be the best they can be and in control of their own future. We value an inclusive learning environment that accepts no excuses and builds partnerships with all stakeholders.
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