Lead Practitioner - RE & PSHE
Leigh Academy Blackheath, London, SE3 8SYThis job expired on 17 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
17 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 April 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership scale commensurate with experience
Lead Practitioner - RE & PSHE job summary
Leigh Academy Blackheath is an academy where tradition meets innovation and the potential of staff and students is realised within a nurturing community. This is why, alongside a rigorous curriculum delivered through evidence-informed pedagogy, every student is provided with a chromebook on arrival; every physical classroom has a virtual classroom and every teacher has level 1 Google Educator certification. Our approach to learning, and working, is designed to prepare our students to be the leaders of tomorrow and we are looking for a Lead Practitioner - RE & PSHE to support the next stage of our journey.
The overarching purpose of the role of the Lead Practitioner will be to consistently model high quality teaching and learning in the teaching of RE & PSHE at KS3 and KS4, whilst also supporting as a member of the Individuals and Societies department.
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers who have thorough knowledge and understanding of delivering RE & PSHE at KS3 and KS4, alongside a broad passion for the Humanities subjects.
This unique role provides the successful applicant with considerable scope to shape the delivery of the RE & PSHE curriculum, whilst also being part of a supportive and experienced department. It is an ideal position, therefore, for an ambitious and experienced teacher who is looking to progress.
The successful candidate will receive:
A salary commensurate with the profile of the post;
Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities;
The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation;
The opportunity to work in a school where behaviour is exemplary.
We would like to hear from candidate who are:
An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge;
Have a high level of KS4 and KS5 teaching experience and delivery of results;
Experienced in teaching IBDP is preferred, but not essential if you have a high level of A-Level subject knowledge;
Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships;
Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential;
Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude;
Confident and has strong career aspirations;
Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the academy.
What we are offering:
For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at Leigh Academy Blackheath and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one. Click here to view the current benefits package, and be mindful that the list is always growing
Click here for the full Recruitment Pack.
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 Leigh Academy Blackheath
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 895 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Leigh Academy Blackheath website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- talent@latrust.org.uk
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Helaina English (Office Manager and PA) - helaina.english@leighacademyblackheath.org.uk. Visits will be offered in April 2022 and will be hosted by Emma Smith (Principal). Social distancing and other Covid-secure safety measures will be observed at all times following latest government guidelines. Please ensure you offer Helaina a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the Principal about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Helaina English (as above) in the first instance.
Application closing date: Monday 25th April 2022
Interview date: Friday 29th April 2022
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Elene Redelinghuys (Recruitment Advisor) on elene.redelinghuys@latrust.org.uk.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
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