Director of Learning for Humanities

Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 after joining the highly successful group of Harris Academies. This 3-18 Academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Situated within the new East Village complex, the Academy serves the community to be established in 2,800 new homes, along with existing communities in Newham, Waltham forest and nearby London Boroughs. Chobham Academy was 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

The Academy is based on an ethos of aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all. It specialises in Performing Arts and English with a focus on sports excellence, and with world class facilities for learning, leisure and sport, it is a dynamic centre of learning and the hub of the community.

We are looking for a Director of Learning for Humanities who is passionate about education and has a flair for working with young people. We look for teachers who are resilient, highly driven and self motivated, who will go the extra mile to ensure that students achieve beyond their own expectations.

The successful candidate will:

• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students.
• Support the subject area as appropriate and provide direction for Subject Lead and Teachers.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
• Provide a motivating and structured learning experience, which will provide students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• Contribute significantly to raising standards of students attainment as a teacher and form tutor.

For more information, please contact Gina Regan, HR Advisor, via email G.Regan@chobhamacademy.org.uk or Tel: 0203 747 6060.

Please apply for this position online using our Harris careers portal. You can make a quick and simple online application from any device. To download the Job Description and Personal Specification, please click here to register and start the application – https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/director-of-learning-for-humanities-257322.html

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.