Head of Faith and Ethics
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
8 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Philosophy
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,083.88 Annually (FTE) MPR / UPR plus TLR 2b (£5,686)
Head of Faith and Ethics job summary
We are seeking an inspiring and committed Head of Faith & Ethics to lead our Ethics department with strategic vision and compassion. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing RE curriculum development, enhancing teaching practices, and supporting the personal and academic growth of every student. As part of the academy’s senior leadership, you will play a central role in ensuring that our students graduate with both the knowledge and empathy to be active, engaged citizens.
Job Title: Head of Faith & Ethics
Location: Chantry Academy
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: MPR £37,336 - £49,293 or UPR £51,331.63 - £54,769.88 (including TLR 2b)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
About Us:
Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious academy, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and situated at the heart of our local community. In September 2024, we will be oversubscribed for the eighth consecutive year, proudly standing as the first-choice academy in our area. Our vibrant and inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We celebrate our diverse community and are dedicated to student well-being and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop teaching and learning in RE
- Establish and ensure delivery of an appropriate curriculum for RE
- Track and monitor the progress made by students from vulnerable groups
- Participate in school leadership and management processes, acting as line manager and performance manager as directed.
Why Join Us?
- Belonging to a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play
- The chance to make a difference to the lives of our young people
- Vivup Benefit System
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Teacher Pensions
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Karis Lambert on 01473696518.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Chantry Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 950 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Chantry Academy website (opens in new tab)
Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.
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