Subject Team Leader for History & Sociology
The Forest School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NTThis job expired on 6 June 2023 – see similar jobs
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 or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
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.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Forest School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1039 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Forest School website
- Email address
- aconroy@theforestschool.net
- Phone number
- 01403 756001
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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