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Head of History (Maternity Cover)

St Helena School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE

This job expired on 30 November 2022 – see similar jobs

Job start date
30 January 2023
Closing date
30 November 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 November 2022

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: View all Historyjobs
Working pattern: View all Full timejobs
100% FTE
Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - January 2023 - August 2023
Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £28,000 - £43,685
Additional allowances: TLR 2B - £5,027

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Head of History to monitor and maintain high standards of student attainment and progress within the subject area of History and to monitor and support student achievement.

Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Be accountable for student progress and development within the department.
Be innovative in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.
To liaise with the Faculty Leader Humanities to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high-quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the School Improvement Plan/School Evaluation.
To keep up-to-date with national developments in subject areas and teaching practice and methodology.
Ensure continuity and progression by supporting colleagues in choosing the appropriate sequence of teaching and teaching methods and setting clear learning objectives through an agreed scheme of work, developed in line with the School Improvement Plan.
Lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work and teaching and learning strategies in the department which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

Qualified Teacher Status
Ability to teach lessons that challenge all students in Humanities (History, Geography and RS). A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people
Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

If you are a dynamic teacher who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.

What the school offers its staff

St Helena School has a research-informed CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish and in addition a bespoke programme for ECTs. Our St Helena School Research Bursaries give colleagues the opportunity to research a school priority and to work with students and staff to further improve outcomes. Our staff access the full suite of NPQ leadership courses and qualifications at the appropriate stage in their careers. Weekly Teaching and Learning briefings and our half-termly Teaching and Learning Community sessions make sure that we are always talking about what matters most!

In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by the Sigma Trust through Strategic Leads in each Faculty.

Our annual Sigma INSET day is an opportunity to hear from national speakers and share great practice across our family of schools.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary
Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

Further details about the role

ST HELENA SCHOOL

HEAD OF HISTORY

(Maternity Cover in the first instance)

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2B

Actual Salary from: £28,000 - £43,685 (M1 – U3)

Start Date: 30th January 2023

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.

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