Head of History
Bower Park Academy
Havering
- £34,514 - £51,179 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary: £34,514-£51,179 Main/Upper Pay Scale TLR 2A £3,373 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2024
Job overview
Salary: £34,514-£51,179
Main/Upper Pay Scale
TLR 2A £3,373
(Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Required September 2024
Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint an exceptional, dynamic Head of History who is ambitious, has a real passion for their subject and is able to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination and motivation to inspire both staff and students as well as possess the ability to deliver an outstanding educational experience that will make a significant difference to the lives of our pupils.
They will lead the department to enhance provision, meet targets and exceed the outcomes of learners to ensure they achieve to the best of their ability. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to engage with a wide range of students. You must be a reflective practitioner and be committed to strong personal growth and continuing professional development.
In return, we offer:
- High quality professional development
- Supportive and friendly colleagues
- Flexible working opportunities
- Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
- Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Please complete applications by 12pm Friday 24th May 2024. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 3rd June 2024. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.
Empower Learning Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer that is committed to safer recruitment. All applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with children.
For further information about this role, please contact Miss Lisa Woodbridge the Principals PA via email at lwoodbridge@elatschools.co.uk
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About Bower Park Academy
At Bower Park Academy we have the great privilege to educate other people’s children, bringing with it a huge responsibility to provide the best education in an environment where we endeavour to develop the whole child as we aim to prepare young people for happiness and success in their adult lives. We offer a broad, balanced curriculum that ensures students master relevant knowledge, concepts and skills of a wide range of disciplines, whilst fostering a lifelong love of learning.
The Academy is at the heart of the local community, providing a caring and supportive environment where students are nurtured and supported to achieve success. We provide high‑quality learning for all students and believe that, no matter what their starting point or personal circumstances, every student can achieve success.
In September 2016, Bower Park joined the Empower Learning Academy Trust (ELAT), with Hall Mead School, Hacton Primary School, Ardleigh Green Junior School, Ardleigh Green Infants School and The Brittons Academy. Hall Mead, as the sponsor, is an outstanding school with teaching school status. The Trust is using best practice development to support all staff across the schools to improve the quality of provision. In this way, ELAT is helping the schools to rapidly improve the quality of provision to ensure success for all students.
We will equip every student with the skills, attributes, values and qualifications necessary to lead highly successful adult lives.
Simon London - CEO, Empower Learning Academy Trust
Ofsted report
"Pupils’ personal development is strong. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills and take responsibility. As a result, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education"
View Bower Park Academy’s latest Ofsted report
Bower Park Academy is part of the Empower Learning Academy Trust
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