Teaching Head of Year
The Highfield School, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QAThis job expired on 15 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
15 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2c (£7017 per annum)
Teaching Head of Year job summary
Teaching Head of Year
MPS/UPS
TLR 2c [£7017 per annum]
Required from January 2022
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious teaching Head of Year (any subject will be considered) with the drive and expertise to work in a collaborative and effective pastoral team. Our appointed Head of Year will demonstrate an excellent ability to teach and the energy, passion and character to lead the staff and students in their year group to be successful both in and out of the classroom.
The Highfield School is an ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school, where all are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We have an excellent reputation both academically and pastorally and we firmly believe that all our students are entitled to a curriculum that is innovative, relevant and accessible for all. Whilst there is a great emphasis on English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages, this is balanced by a promotion of, and dedication to, the arts and creativity both in our taught and wider curricular offer.
The development of teaching and learning at The Highfield School, is driven by a desire to understand how students learn and led by evidence-based practice and access to quality high quality CPD. In addition, our innovative approach to the use of new technologies ensures that our students acquire the skills and confidence needed to be the leaders of the future, in a diverse and competitive world.
This role offers excellent CPD, career development opportunities, wonderful learners and the opportunity to play a central role in an excellent school. If you feel that you have the qualities and commitment to play that role, then we welcome your application.
For further details please contact:
Lisa Dear, Assistant to School Business Manager
Tel: 01462 620500 E-mail: vacancy.support@highfield.herts.sch.uk
website www.highfield.herts.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 15th October 2021 12 noon
Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter
The Highfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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 Highfield School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 987 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Highfield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancy.support@highfield.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01462 620500
We are proud of our record in developing the best talents of all our students and in preparing them to take their place in our community as life long learners and good citizens.
A positive atmosphere prevails at The Highfield School. Students and staff enjoy working and learning together within the school and are happy to be here.
We are also proud of the excellent relationship between staff and students that help to provide a secure learning environment. These relationships are based upon courtesy, consideration and respect. Staff have a real interest in caring for and challenging students, monitoring their progress and helping them to take responsibility for their own learning and personal goals.
We have an excellent team who are totally committed to creating a first class opportunity for young people in our community.
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