HEAD OF FACULTY : Social Sciences (Psychology Specialist)
Broughton Hall Catholic High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HJThis job expired on 12 October 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Health and social care, Psychology, Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.00 fte
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 - £43,685
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2B £5,020
Recruitment & Retention £2,000 for 3 years
What skills and experience we're looking for
Governors are seeking to appoint a first rate, enthusiastic Head of Faculty for the Social Sciences. We are looking for a well-qualified graduate to lead our successful faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to lead a team of well qualified teachers who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
Health and Social is a very popular subject at KS4 and KS5 with many students pursuing careers in the health care profession. A-Level Psychology has developed to become one of our largest and most successful A Levels with high numbers of students continuing their love for the subject at Higher Education. Level 3 Applied Law was recently introduced and has proven popular with students.
The school actively supports the training of middle leaders through the well-respected Teaching Leaders' programme. Opportunities for promotion exist for suitable candidates. Our staff are passionate about teaching and are committed to develop exciting and stimulating lessons that not only engage students.
The successful candidate will be a leader who is:-
- an outstanding classroom practitioner with a dedication and desire for teaching and learning
- passionate about Social Sciences and has the ability to inspire and foster a love of learning
- committed to the school’s vision and demonstrating compassion through the mission statement
- dedicated in ensuring students achieve the best outcomes
Please see the Job Description for the full details of this role.
What the school offers its staff
Broughton Hall Catholic High School is an Ofsted rated Good provider (Nov 2022). We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos and values. The school has an excellent reputation and promotes an inclusive education which develops creativity, confidence and independence. The school is committed to the continuous professional development of all staff including Aspiring Leaders, NPQML and NPQSL programmes.
Broughton Hall High School actively supports continuous professional development for all staff and follows a whole school approach to staff performance and development. Broughton Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020), shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
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About Broughton Hall Catholic High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broughton Hall Catholic High School website
- Email address
- smithg@broughtonhall.com
- Phone number
- 0151 541 9440
Secondary School
Head Teacher: Mr G M Preston B.A. (Hons), NPQH, PGCE
N.O.R. 1211 including 182 in Sixth Form
Arranging a visit to Broughton Hall Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smithg@broughtonhall.com.
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