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Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
24 May 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 April 2021
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + TLR (negotiable)
Additional allowances
We strive to offer a range of benefits that all employees can take advantage of which we regularly review and add to - click here to view what you’d receive as a member of staff with Leigh Academies Trust.
Head of History job summary
About the role: Strood Academy has a rare opportunity for a talented and creative Head of History to join our department from September 2021. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring teacher who will play a pivotal role in the progress and drive of this department. You’ll be joining the department at an exciting time as the improvements we are making are gaining momentum. History is taught as a discrete subject to all pupils in Years 7-9 as part of the IB Middle Years programme framework and national curriculum. In years 10 and 11, pupils who opt for History follow the AQA specification. Results have steadily improved over the last 3 years and there is scope to really drive the department.
The Head of History must demonstrate aspects of leadership such as:
Up to date knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake the leading of a History department
A record of successful teaching as an outstanding classroom practitioner
Excellent team member
Energy, positivity, enthusiasm
Prepared to go the extra mile to enable students to do as well as possible
Committed to school improvement
High expectations of self and others
Commitment to working for equality of opportunity
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
A willingness to learn and ask for support
An excellent communicator
Being innovative and flexible, ready to collaborate within and across departments and subject specialities
Inspiring confidence, enthusiasm and motivation in Staff and Pupils
Be able to delegate appropriate responsibility and/or accountability
Act as a ‘role model’ of good practice in areas of the role, including effective teaching.
The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and a negotiable TLR is offered depending on experience.
Diversity at our core: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19: Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Leigh Academies Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities will vary. If you have any queries or concerns, please get in touch with the LAT Talent Team - talent@latrust.org.uk.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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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About Strood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
