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Head of History

Ark Walworth Academy, London, SE1 5UJ

This job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  15 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,667 & TLR 2C - £59,242 & TLR 2C

Head of History job summary

Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. We serve a vibrant, diverse community in Zone 2, with excellent access to all the city has to offer for students and staff alike.  

 

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic history practitioner to lead our established department. Applications are welcome from historians with a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for learners, and a commitment to developing pedagogy. A collaborative leadership style and a passion for curriculum development will be an advantage as the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on the Network Curriculum Pilot, led by Christine Counsell.

 

Our staff are:

• Committed, enthusiastic practitioners seeking to support excellent progress for our students

• Educators who aspire to the highest standards of behaviour, academic success, and wellbeing for all in our community

• Resilient, reflective and thoughtful professionals, seeking to develop themselves with us

In return, we offer:

• An externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network

• Dedicated Network Leads for subjects and areas, providing cutting-edge training and development opportunities

• A fully accessible, well resourced, multi-million pound building in which to practice, accessible via various transport links, including train, tube and bus services from Elephant and Castle, as well as bus links from London Bridge and Tower Bridge

• A school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing with sports and events

• Varied routes into teaching and industry-recognised professional qualifications (Ark Teacher Training, PGCE, Teach First, Now Teach, NPQML, NPQSL, BA and Masters programmes)

• A comprehensive support and induction programme for all staff including accommodation in zone 2 available for NQTs and trainees.

• A dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards

 

 

The full job description and person specification can be found HERE.

 

Closing date: 15^th April 2024, noon.

Interview date: 22^nd April 2024.

 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

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About Ark Walworth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 989 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ark Walworth Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-walworth-academy (opens in new tab)

We are a six-form entry secondary academy. We believe in the immense potential of each of our pupils and we are committed to giving them every possible opportunity to succeed. Every student should leave the academy with real choices: to continue into further and higher education or pursue the career of their choice.

Our academy is shaped by its culture of inclusion and mutual respect, which encourages a close working relationship between students and staff. We are working hard to provide an inspirational and secure environment which recognises and celebrates success whilst challenging students to realise their full potential.

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