Head of Social Sciences
Kettering Buccleuch Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NSThis job expired on 22 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
22 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 February 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Sociologyjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full time teaching post
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- ULT Teachers' Pay Range
Additional allowances
TLR 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Degree in related subject
- UK QTS/QLTS
- Experience of working within a school or education setting (secondary)
- Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff within a performance management framework, including professional development and effective management of underperformance
- Experience of supporting students of all ages and abilities to make excellent progress and achieve impressive examination outcomes
- To have knowledge and experience of working in and leading a successful team
- Knowledge of the assessment requirements and arrangements for the subjects/curriculum areas taught, including those relating to public examinations and qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant subject area and related pedagogy including the contribution that the subject area can make to cross-curricular learning
- Ability to set clear expectations and parameters and to hold others to account for their performance, and to challenge underperformance
- Ability to empathise with the needs of students and to be firm but fair and consistent
- A team player with the ability to establish good working relationships with staff, students and parents
- Willingness to share expertise and knowledge with others
- Good health and an appreciation of work life balance
- Flexibility and adaptability in approach
- Resilience in overcoming challenges and tenacity to follow actions through
What the school offers its staff
- Competitive salary
- Wellbeing and workload manifesto
- Excellent staff CPD offer
- Perkbox, covering lifestyle, wellbeing and retail benefits including childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, cycle to work etc.
- Subsidised meals
- On-site gym which is free for all staff to use
- Supportive and friendly colleagues
- A commitment to staff wellbeing
Further details about the role
Head of Social Sciences
Location: Kettering
Salary: ULT Teachers’ Pay Range + TLR
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd March at 12.30pm
Required for: September 2023
The role We are seeking a motivated, passionate and committed Head of Social Sciences to join us from September 2023 in order to promote the highest achievement possible for our students. We are looking for someone who is committed, innovative and solutions focused. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development to help you further your careerand a highly supportive team of dedicated staff. About You
You will have Qualified Teacher Status and are a strong classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires students with your passion for Social Sciences. You have the ability to achieve success within a secondary school setting and are able to deliver ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’ lessons. You have good interpersonal skills, sound behaviour management skills and have the highest expectations of yourself and our students.
In return, we are offering a highly attractive salary, along with the benefits of being part of United Learning, opportunities to share good practice and collaborate with colleagues across every phase of education.
If you want to have a virtual tour ofour stunning school, please take a look here:https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=UQ5EMSsRQmi
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About Kettering Buccleuch Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1858 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kettering Buccleuch Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- wendymillsop@kba.uk
- Phone number
- 01536 515644
Since becoming an academy in September 2009, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has seen many exciting changes. We are an all-through academy catering for students aged 4-18. We moved into our new, purpose-built building in January 2013. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with happy and motivated staff, a supportive culture and plenty of opportunities for personal grown with our excellent staff CPD offer. We offer a range of benefits including our wellbeing and workload manifesto, Perkbox, covering lifestyle and retail benefits including Childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, cycle to work etc., subsidised meals and an on-site gym which is free for all staff to use. We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the unique ethos of Kettering Buccleuch Academy for yourself. If you would like to visit the academy, please contact Miss Millsop, PA to the Principal, on 01536 515644 or via email to WendyMillsop@kba.uk.
Arranging a visit to Kettering Buccleuch Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wendymillsop@kba.uk.
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