Subject Team Leader for History & Sociology

The Forest School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required October half term 2023 or September start if possible

• Closing date

  6 June 2023 at 5pm

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: History, Sociology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32 hours per week Mon-Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR + TLR2b (£4773.00)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b (£4773.00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;

▪ Qualified Teacher Status

▪ the ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results

▪ excellent organisational and ICT skills

▪ excellent subject knowledge and the ability to drive forward an innovative and impactful curriculum

▪ the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate either proven leadership skills or the knowledge of key leadership skills and behaviours

▪ a passion for teaching History and the ability to share this with young people

What the school offers its staff

The Forest School is a successful and friendly 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff.

There is also significant investment being put into the school in the refurbishment and redesign of classrooms as well as further redevelopment throughout the school. We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of History who is passionate about the subject, has the drive, ambition and ability to deliver inspiring lessons and be part of creating an exceptional place of learning where students make very good progress. This is an exciting opportunity to join an energetic, forward-thinking and high achieving school.

The school became coeducational in September 2021. This continues to be an exciting chapter in the success of The Forest School and an opportunity for you to join us in this journey.

Applications will be considered from candidates with all levels of experience.

If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of pupils' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school, The Forest School would like to hear from you.

Applying for the job

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Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

History Team Profile May 2023.pdf - 102 KB (opens in new tab)

History STL Person Spec.pdf - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description STL History - May 23.pdf - 77.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Forest School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1015 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Forest School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: aconroy@theforestschool.net
• Phone number: 01403 756001
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-forest-school (opens in new tab)

The Forest School is a highly successful, friendly and dynamic co-educational 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff.

Arranging a visit to The Forest School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aconroy@theforestschool.net.

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