Second in Charge of Humaniites
Bishop Stopford's School
Enfield
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS TLR 2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
Bishop Stopford’s Church of England School received a glowing SIAMS (Church of England) report in March 2024. ‘Highlighting that relationships in the school are excellent and staff and students are courteous and kind to each other’. The school also retained it’s ‘good’ Ofsted grading in January 2024 – with the school being commended for its high expectations, welcoming and supportive approach and ambitious curriculum which demonstrates that leaders have high expectations and show determination that all pupils can flourish.
We seek to appoint a Second in Charge of Humanities to assist the Head of Humanities to maintain standards of teaching and learning across the Humanities curriculum. The successful candidate will provide specialist subject expertise to assist departmental staff, as appropriate and develop and maintain strong links with local primary schools. They will create an environment where there is visible acknowledgement that everyone’s contribution is valued and support in the administration of the courses run within the department. With support from the Head of Humanities take the lead in developing procedures so that all pupils are able to access the curriculum and make effective progress in Humanities and ensure that there is an effective progressive curriculum in place within a particular Key Stage; schemes of learning and resources to be used in its delivery are in line with the relevant national curriculum and the school’s teaching and learning vision and assessment, recording and reporting of student progress within that Key Stage are consistently implemented throughout the department effective interventions are in place for those students not making expected progress.
As a school we are proud of the ‘nurturing and harmonious community’ (Ofsted 2024) that we have established for all of our students and our staff. This is an excellent opportunity to join an inspirational school where we firmly believe that ‘everyone can achieve beyond their expectations, and our moto of ‘believe, strive, succeed is at the heart of everything we do’ (Ofsted 2024).
At Bishop Stopford’s School, our ’staff feel supported by others and their well-being is carefully considered’ (Ofsted 2024), enabling all to develop and grow. We offer fully comprehensive professional development programmes for all of our staff and we are dedicated to supporting career progression and advancement. Full Apprenticeship training will be provided to become a qualified teacher.
Further information and an application pack is available on the school website www.bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk or if you would like to speak to the Headteacher about the role please contact Mrs Elaine Neacy, Headteacher’s PA, at eneacy@bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk We are located in Enfield, North London within easy access of the M25 and surrounding counties.
Closing date: 12pm, 17th May, 2024
We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
Interviews: 20th May, 2024
Earlier interviews may be held on a rolling basis.
Bishop Stopford’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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About Bishop Stopford's School
- Bishop Stopford's School
- Brick Lane, Enfield
- Middlesex
- EN1 3PU
- United Kingdom
Our school has been at the heart of the community for fifty years, delivering outstanding education for generations of North London residents.
Providing a dynamic, modern and exciting learning environment where academic successes go hand in hand with a powerful community ethos that puts each individual child at the centre and ensures a nurturing and harmonious environment. I, the Governors and the very experienced team of staff at Bishop Stopford’s School, are committed to highly inclusive education.
At the centre of all our work here is the concept that, ‘the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body’ 1 Corinthians 12:12.
We believe that there are opportunities to learn everywhere and that a breadth of curriculum and extra-curricular experiences inspires pupils to engage in a life-long love of learning.
Our ‘outstanding’ judgement for behaviour and attitude to learning in both our Ofsted and SIAMS inspections are indicative of living our everyday lives with five key values in mind; consideration, respect, loyalty, responsibility and success. We ensure that all pupils believe in themselves, strive to excel and in doing so, succeed in the future, contribute to their community and take up positions of influence in society.
Bishop Stopford’s School is a friendly and welcoming school, offering excellent care, guidance and support, alongside academic achievement.
Vision Statement
We believe that everyone in our community is capable of achieving beyond their expectations by living each day in all its fullness; spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally and morally. We are underpinned by deep rooted values of respect, consideration, loyalty, responsibility and success.
1 Corinthians 12:12 “the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body.’’
Senior Leadership Team
Our current Senior Leadership Team comprises of the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteacher's, four Assistant Headteachers and a School Business Manager.
For further information, please consult the school website: www.bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk
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