Head of Humanities
Brighton Hill Community School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HSThis job expired on 17 May 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
17 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR / UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 1a
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will:
o Consistently deliver high quality lessons in which students make excellent progress
o Be able to articulate a clear vision of what constitutes outstanding learning in a whole school context and in relation specifically to Humanities
o Be exemplary in their approach to leadership and interpersonal relationships
o Demonstrate resilience and commitment to continually raising standards
o Lead on the development and design of an innovative and well-sequenced Humanities curriculum which enriches students’ learning experience and plans for optimum progress
What the school offers its staff
Why apply to work at Brighton Hill Community School?
- Exceptional support from the Faculty and the Senior Leadership Team.
- “The recent improvements in the school have increased staff morale. High-quality training and development for all staff is effective.” (Ofsted)
- “Staff feel proud of their school and their contribution to pupils’ academic and personal development. Staff feel proud of their school and their contribution to pupils’ academic and personal development.” (Ofsted)
- “Leadership support, decisiveness in action and approachability has resulted in staff feeling highly valued and empowered as professional” (Local Authority Inspection Report, 2021)
- “In all aspects of life within Brighton Hill Community School, there is a culture and ethos of ‘people first’ and high expectations through a calm, well-managed environment, that is constantly modelled by leadership with relentless pursuit in maintaining the embodiment of the vision.” (Local Authority Inspection Report, 2021)
- Support to be innovative and develop your professional skills, with our bespoke and expansive CPD programme.
- Benefit from our alliance with the Teaching School and to collaborate with colleagues.
- Opportunities to continue the upward progress trajectory of this faculty.
- Work within an established team who are highly resourced and have a strong sense of collaboration and support for each other.
- Opportunities to contribute to an extensive extra-curricular programme for students.
Further details about the role
If you are an enthusiastic and committed teacher with the desire to make a real difference for our students, we would like to hear from you.
For full details and an application form, please visit our website: www.brightonhill.hants.sch.uk Alternatively, email Jo Levett, HR Officer jlevett@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 17th May 2024
We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and other employment checks.
Interviews to take place week commencing 20 May 2024
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.
About Brighton Hill Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1271 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jlevett@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01256 362523
Brighton Hill Community School, a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential, and that leads to making success inevitable. We believe our school cornerstones of Commitment, Collaboration, Courage and Kindness are integral to this.
At Brighton Hill, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a love for learning and to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. We emphasize the importance of values, well-being, and personal development, ensuring that our students grow into well-rounded, responsible, and empowered individuals. We are proud that our students achieve progress above the national average.
Our school is known for its strong sense of community and the #YellowArmy spirit, where students, staff, and parents work together to create a positive and nurturing environment. We are proud to be a Training School, supporting the next generation of teachers.
Arranging a visit to Brighton Hill Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jlevett@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk.
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