Head of History
Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LDThis job expired on 10 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 4:50pm
Date listed
30 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 to £46,525 per annum
Pay scale
- MPR/ UPR
Additional allowances
TLR £5,350 p/a
What skills and experience we're looking for
Samuel Ward Academy is looking to appoint a dynamic teacher to lead the History Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring leader with the ambition and vision to grow a strong department.
We are looking for a teacher of the highest calibre who has an excellent understanding of the subject and the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire our students. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, innovative, creative and enthusiastic practitioner with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes. Already an excellent teacher, they will be ambitious to become an excellent leader as well.
The successful candidate will benefit from an excellent CPD offer and will join a school with a highly visible and supportive SLT, a sensible to approach to workload and a calm, respectful working environment.
What the school offers its staff
Samuel Ward is a highly successful 11-18 co-educational academy. We are situated in pleasant surroundings on the western edge of Suffolk, within easy reach of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. We benefit from excellent facilities; our new £10m building opened in April 2019. We were inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and were delighted to be graded a good school.
Unity Schools Partnership operate a two week October half term break. Other holidays remain in line with national patterns. The school day has been extended slightly to ensure we deliver the same amount of in-school time over the year. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about us and to see our Staff Well-being Charter. We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around during the school day.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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About Samuel Ward Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1219 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Samuel Ward Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kfranks@samuelward.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01440 760333
Arranging a visit to Samuel Ward Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kfranks@samuelward.co.uk.
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