Head of Social Sciences
The Ripley Academy, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQThis job expired on 23 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Social sciencesjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,714 - £41,604
Additional allowances
TLR2b - £4,784
Head of Social Sciences job summary
We are looking to appoint a Head of Social Sciences to lead a successful department that currently offers BTEC Health and Social Care at Key stages 4 and 5, GCSE and A-level Psychology and A-level Sociology. The successful candidate will be able to teach Health and Social Care and Sociology at Key Stages 4 and 5.
We welcome applications from teachers who feel they have the ability, enthusiasm and commitment to enhance the lives of students at our Academy; someone who has the drive and determination to make a significant, positive impact on our students ensuring all achieve their full potential.
Our school is a happy, thriving school where the Headteacher is completely committed to raising teaching standards and outcomes for the students of this Academy.
For details of our most recent Ofsted visit please see: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/141259
A job description and person specification with further information about the role can be downloaded below.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
Please send completed applications forms to recruitment@emet.uk.com
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The School looks to employ well-qualified staff who are willing to contribute to the full life of the school and who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 23rd May 2022 at 9am, with interviews held later that week.
Mr D Bell, Executive Headteacher
Mr J de Rijk, Head of School
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.
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About The Ripley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 841 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Ripley Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@emet.uk.com
- Phone number
- 01156718411
The Ripley Academy is an 11-18 school located in Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are a member of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with the other academies within the Trust including The West Bridgford School and John Flamsteed Community School.
Arranging a visit to The Ripley Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@emet.uk.com.
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