Head of Social Science for January 2025 or earlier
Hornsey School for Girls, London, N8 9JF5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025 or earlier
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
9 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- PSHE, Psychology, Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience and Qualifications:
1. Qualified teacher status
2. A first degree or higher degree in the subject
3. Evidence of recent and relevant training or INSET relevant to the post
4. To enjoy teaching and to be a successful teacher able to model good teaching to others by acquiring, at
minimum ,an equivalent of an OfSTED grade of ‘good’ for learning and teaching
5. To demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant leadership and management issues, including managing and leading a team of people to work towards a common goal
6. To demonstrate a commitment to the Hornsey School for Girls Vision and to teaching girls and young women, with a range of abilities, and in an urban environment, recognising the importance of social inclusion
7. To understand the importance of monitoring staff and being accountable for subject outcomes
8. To be aware of current statutory and educational developments in relation to the post, including the SEN Code of Practice
9. To demonstrate a sound understanding of the qualities of good teaching and effective learning, including different teaching and learning styles, and how these apply to raising student attainment
10. To demonstrate skills in data analysis and making use of data to inform planning
11. To demonstrate a working knowledge of strategic planning, including the importance of effective monitoring and evaluation strategies
12. To evidence a commitment to enhancing the professional development of self and others’ and to
coaching and mentoring staff
What the school offers its staff
Right now we are searching for exceptional talent and offering opportunities to be part of something unique.
We have high ambitions for our staff as well as our students. As you will be investing in our young people, we will invest in you.
As well as financial incentives, your career pathway will be developed with you and will include:
- Progression opportunities both internally and externally through our bespoke CPE programme and outstanding links with Ambitions School Leadership, East London Consortium and others
- Outstanding mentoring/coaching programme with all staff having access to our Inspires Team
- Bespoke and individualised programme for ECTs
- Innovative professional development through our stranded CPE programme for all staffing levels
In addition to this:
- You will have the opportunity to lead an amazing team
- Social Science results are above the national average
- There is a Social Science specific base and a supportive SLT
Further details about the role
There is an opportunity to meet the Headteacher virtually on Thursday 17 October at 1.30pm. Should you wish to attend please contact Flick Heron (HT PA) via execpa@hornseyschool.com or call 020 8348 6191 ext 227. You can also email or call for any further information or queries you might have via personnel@hornseyschool.com or 020 8348 6191 ext 239
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS check required.
Applying for the job
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About Hornsey School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 719 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hornsey School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- execpa@hornseyschool.com
- Phone number
- 020 8348 6191
Hornsey School for Girls is consistently in the top 20% of schools nationally as recognised by SSAT for the past 5 years
Pupils enjoy school and are safe. They spoke of the sense of family they get from being in a small school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. They reflect respect and kindness, both of which are at the core of this community school’s ethos. Ofsted 2022
Arranging a visit to Hornsey School for Girls
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email execpa@hornseyschool.com.
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