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Subject Leader of History and Government & Politics

Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW

This job expired on 30 September 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2021

• Closing date

  30 September 2020 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: History, Politics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: M6 to UPS3 (£35,971 to £40,490 pa, pay-award pending, dependent on experience)

Subject Leader of History and Government & Politics job summary

Subject Leader of History and Government & Politics Required January 2021 (TLR2a £6,829) Salary scale: M6 to UPS3 (£35,971 to £40,490 pa, pay-award pending, dependent on experience) Recruitment and retention payments are available Chelmsford County High School for Girls is one of the most successful girls’ selective schools in the country. This is, therefore, a wonderful opportunity for a well-qualified History teacher, ideally with experience in teaching Government & Politics, to join a thriving and dynamic department, with excellent students, staff and facilities. We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner, who is passionate about History and has the ability to drive students to success. We are very proud of our History results at GCSE and A Level; our schemes of work are creative and engaging and we offer regular historical trips, enrichment days and opportunities for students to showcase their talents. As part of a Faculty, which includes Geography, Politics, RS & Philosophy, we maintain a high focus on Teaching & Learning and work collaboratively. The successful applicant will be expected to teach across all three key stages, and we follow the AQA examinations board, 7042CH for A Level, and 8145MG for GCSE. We are seeking to recruit a highly qualified History graduate who can demonstrate the ability to apply modern teaching methods in an environment where students thrive on challenge. Enthusiasm and a love of history are prerequisites as is the willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. In return we are confident that you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere with excellent staff-student relationships and a well-established programme of staff induction and CPD support. • We are unable to offer tours of the School at present, but prospective applicants are invited to contact Mrs Emma Ledwidge, Deputy Headteacher, on 01245 245729, to discuss further. • For an application pack please download from (www.cchs.co.uk). • Completed applications to be emailed to: Mrs Hazel Bates: hbates@cchs.essex.sch.uk Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 30th September 2020 Interview date: To be confirmed The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.

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 Chelmsford County High School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chelmsford County High School for Girls website
• Email address: hbates@cchs.essex.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chelmsford-county-high-school-for-girls-chelmsford

Located in Chelmsford, Essex, Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a selective grammar school for girls aged 11-18. Founded in 1906, it currently has around 900 students.

In early 2011, Chelmsford County High School for Girls converted to academy status. It has seen extensive expansion and development over the years, and recently established a new languages centre.

Chelmsford County High School for Girls has a wide catchment area and high standards for entry. The school does not produce an in-house entrance exam for prospective Year 7 students, instead using the CEM test also in use by a number of other grammar schools. CCHS accepts new entrants to its Sixth Form, with the admissions criteria here being based on GCSE results.

The secondary school has a strong reputation for academic excellence. It maintains this by providing its students with not only a high-quality core curriculum, but also a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Ofsted report

“The school makes excellent use of triple specialist status to improve facilities and curricular opportunities and to forge links with the local community. The school’s partnership with others is highly develop, particularly its links with business, industry and higher education. The school is a founder member of the Consortium for School Improvement, a local group that pioneered the ‘leading from the middle’ programme, which ensures that leadership is strong at all levels.”

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