Head of History
The City of Leicester College, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6LNThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
22 August 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
21 March 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
Subjects
- History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our successful candidate will be a skilful, knowledgeable and passionate individual, who prides themselves on having the highest standards for themselves and for others. They will be a team player, who leads by example, inspires trust, motivates others, and works collaboratively to become an appreciated member of our middle leadership team. They will be both a strategic and creative thinker, who can draw on their own knowledge, research, and experiences to lead our ambitious History department. We are committed to developing leadership excellence, making this role particularly suitable for an individual who aspires to a future in senior leadership.
Our ideal candidate seeks to ensure ambition for all students. They are simply a brilliant teacher, who believes our young people deserve the very best. They will inspire students to develop a love of history through their excellent teaching, up to date subject pedagogy and will create a supportive learning environment enabling every individual to realise their full potential.
Our newest member of the middle leadership team will be a supportive and respected colleague, who is dedicated to raising standards. They will understand the importance of building strong professional relationships and are committed to developing themselves and others alongside our dedicated senior leadership team.
What the school offers its staff
- Working in a challenging, rewarding inner-city multi-cultural, multi-faith community
- Above national recommended non-contact time to enable you to be an effective leader and teacher who has impact, e.g. maximum of 34 teaching per fortnight for a HOD
- A supportive and purposeful induction programme for all staff including mentoring and coaching
- Evidence driven and research informed CPD that is tailored to your teaching/leadership practice
- A fantastic, well-resourced inspiring learning environment
- Committed, enthusiastic, creative staff and students
- A friendly and supportive working environment where people genuinely work as a team in order to deliver the highest standards for our students
- Access to excellent technology resources, including laptops for all staff
- Health and wellbeing forum
Commitment to safeguarding
The City of Leicester College is committed to promoting the welfare, safety and personal development of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About The City of Leicester College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1635 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The City of Leicester College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lmodi@tcolc.aspirelp.uk
- Phone number
- 0116 2413984
The City of Leicester College is a vibrant and popular 11–19 school with a commitment to the highest level of pastoral care and academic achievement. We are a truly comprehensive multi-cultural school offering unique opportunities for all students.
Our ‘motto’ Ambition for All reflects our aim to challenge every member of our community to be the best they can be, in every aspect. This motto is underpinned by our four Character Pillars; Intellectual, Moral, Community and Performance. You can find out more about our Character Pillars on our Ethos and Values page of our website, but we have found time and again that this program develops academically able students who have the courage to take the opportunities that come their way while being kind to those around them. This success is shown in our examination results and fantastic character of our students.
We have an extremely diverse community and respect, civility and honesty are at the heart of what makes The City of Leicester College such a wonderful place to work and to learn. Students and staff from all backgrounds can come and have their differences respected and their contributions valued. Student success is numerous and varied; from young sports men and women performing at national level, to academic brilliance gaining places at the Oxbridge Universities. Students excel in the arts, which we are passionate about and see as essential to developing the whole person.
We are delighted that you have taken an interest in the school and invite you to visit us to experience the life of the school first hand.
Arranging a visit to The City of Leicester College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmodi@tcolc.aspirelp.uk.
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