Deputy Head of Faculty, Humanities

Deputy Head of Faculty, Humanities

ONSLOW ST AUDREY’S SCHOOL

MPS/UPS (Fringe Area), TLR2b

Permanent, full-time contract 

Start Date:  April 2023

We are looking for someone who is focused, resilient and good humoured with excellent subject knowledge, who is ready to take the next step in their career to engage our students in developing a passion for all Humanities subjects to join the existing team. Applicants should also possess excellent communication skills, be extremely motivated and have exceptional interpersonal skills. A specialism of Geography is preferred but all Humanities applicants will be considered for the role.

We would like you to:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience and evidence of a positive impact in a similar role
• The ability to show initiative, to multi-task and develop existing skills
• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility and a sense of humour
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with a range of stakeholders
• Be able to support the Head of Faculty to lead and develop a successful team and deputise as necessary
• Be able to analyse and use data to drive up standards and performance
• Evaluate the performance of the faculty, assess its impact and devise strategies to develop further
• Have the ability to appraise the work of others, challenging and supporting them to develop and improve
• Have experience in writing schemes of learning
• A willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)
• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’

We can offer: 

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school.
• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
• Exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and across the Teaching School Alliance

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

How to make an application:

• Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application. 
• To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. 
• The vacancy closes on Monday 6 February, 9am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found. 
• Interview date: w/c Monday 6 February
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact The Recruitment Team on 07917 034209 or at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk  

Website: www.onslow.herts.sch.uk. / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk  

School Address: Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 8AB 

E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk 

Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW 

Tel: 01923 589699 / 07917 034209