Head of History
The Westwood Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
2 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £31,650 and £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be Subject Leader of History at The Westwood Academy with a particular focus on delivering History education.
The role will have a particular focus on collaboration to develop and implement effective strategies for enhancing History education across all levels.
Requirements:
A degree in History or a minimum of two years of teaching experience in the subject.
Passion for History education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in teaching KS3, KS4 and ideally KS5.
What the school offers its staff
The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of History to join our dedicated team.
About Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust:
Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust comprises of two schools within its umbrella, offering a rich and diverse learning environment. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and development, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing space for both students and staff.
The Westwood Academy is nestled in a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Coventry within walking distance of the University of Warwick campus, where our strong partnership with the University and other local employers fosters innovation and opportunity. Committed to our path to reclaiming our ’Good’ status we offer a nurturing and vibrant environment where talent is recognised.
Classrooms are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens and all the latest technologies at both the schools across the Trust.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust that values innovation and collaboration. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of History teaching and thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- A supportive team of colleagues across the school
- A positive, community, environment with an innovative learning culture
- A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students.
- Shared on-line resources to support the development of student learning.
- a wide enrichment programme in which you can participate.
- employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme (Benenden) physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discounts, free flu vaccination, a laptop and free on-site parking.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@twa.kmat.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About The Westwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 915 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Westwood Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@twa.kmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02476467779
The Westwood Academy is a school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
Arranging a visit to The Westwood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@twa.kmat.org.uk.
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