Head of Humanities with History TLR 1B £11,406 pa

Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  7 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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, Politics
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £41,406 - £57,931 pa
• Pay scale: Teachers MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1B £11,406 pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a dynamic leader and creative, passionate and inspirational about Humanities and History in particular?

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Humanities and History who has the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our young people through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed, dynamic professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.

As Head of the Humanities Faculty, you will want to make a difference and want to lead a committed team of professionals and become part of an inspiring and nurturing team, who is always looking for ways to make learning as engaging as possible for students, whilst supporting them to progress to their full potential.

Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.

As a driven individual who can bring excellent leadership skills and outstanding teaching to Rainhill, you will have a proven track record of improvement as an inspirational and experienced practitioner securing outcomes across the key stages and possibly some existing leadership experience.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and developing our student’s love of learning in these humanities areas. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.

Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website

Please return application forms to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 14th May 2024

The Academy is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology and support to make Rainhill an attractive place to work.For the right candidate, there would be additional opportunities based on potential, ability and capacity to make a difference across the team and the school.

The interview process will be challenging.We are seeking to find staff who can deliver in the classroom but can also inspire children to make great progress and achieve fantastic outcomes.

Overall Role and Remit

1. To maximise the achievement of students in all Humanities subjects against national and locally agreed benchmarked targets

2. To be lead practitioner for the teaching of History

3. To maximise the recruitment and retention of students at KS4/5 in Humanities subjects

4. To maximise the quality of teaching. In particular to ensure there is no ‘inadequate’ teaching, and to maximise the proportion of

‘outstanding’ teaching

5. To ensure delivery of Teaching and Learning Strategies

6. To ensure the curriculum is up to date and innovative

7. To maximise the learning opportunities for students

8. To take a full and active part in the school’s quality assurance process

9. To line manage the Heads of subjects in the Faculty and other humanities teachers, including their Appraisal, with pay progression decisions

Experience Pupil Progress

Familiarity with the KS3 curriculum requirements in History

Familiarity with the KS4 curriculum requirements in History

Familiarity with the KS5 curriculum requirements in History, Government & Politics

Familiarity with the KS3, Ks4 and KS5 curriculum requirements in Geography and RE

To be able to articulate a vision for learning

Leadership

Ability of working collaboratively and successfully with colleagues to build trust and openness

Experience of leadership at subject level

Experience of managing other adults

Ability to stretch all students in their ‘Pursuit of Excellence’

Ability to take on additional workload

Qualifications Skills and Abilities

Strong academic background and subject knowledge

PGCE in relevant subject area

A strong interest in current developments in History

Evidence of further professional development at a higher level

Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students and staff

Reliable, punctual, diligent, and well organised

Evaluate and plan effectively

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school

Quality of Teaching

Ability and experience of teaching History to KS4

Ability or experience of teaching History to KS5

Excellent classroom practitioner and strong track record of examination results

National Standards

Evidence all of the Teaching Standards in routine practice

Ethos and Extra Curricular and Curriculum enrichment

Evidence of inclusive practice and commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students

Evidence all of substantial contribution to extra-curricular activities

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity

What the school offers its staff

Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.

We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

FINAL Recruitment Pack HeadofHumanities History2.pdf - 914 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rainhill High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1830 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Rainhill High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
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11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1847 on roll

Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.

The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson Trust.

Our Partners

Founded in 2015 by former Liverpool and England striker, Robbie Fowler, The Fowler Academy’s results are impressive. Receiving glowing reports from OFSTED and Pearson qualifications, The Fowler Academy were awarded 'Most Inspirational Post 16 Provider in 2019's Educate Awards and were shortlisted in the 2021 TES Awards, as best national provider and have recently moved to their new home, the former first team training ground for Liverpool FC, Melwood.

Partnerships with the LFC Foundation and Rainhill, The Fowler Academy's blended offer of football and post 16 education is both exciting and innovative, ensuring excellent outcomes for students.

Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School

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