Head of Department: History
Jewish Community Secondary School
New Barnet, Greater London
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS plus TLR2c (£6,774). Additional responsibility allowances may be available for suitably qualified and experienced candidates
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 22 January 2020
Job overview
Salary: MPS plus TLR2c (£6,774). Additional responsibility allowances may be available for suitably qualified and experienced candidates
Required for September 2020
Closing Date: 9am Thursday, 23rd January
Interviews: Wednesday, 29th January, but we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
Our Vision: JCoSS is an academic, aspirational learning community, known and respected for our pioneering spirit, our humanity and our excellent outcomes.
Our Ethos: If you think you know what working in a Jewish school might be like, be ready to think again. Our outward-looking and pluralist Jewish ethos combines an embrace of open-minded values with a deep love of the varied riches of Jewish tradition. The staff and leadership team includes different faiths and none at all levels, and the school has a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. We are a school like no other.
Our Results: We have a track record of outstanding academic results and on the basis of our 2019 outcomes have been named Sunday Times Greater London State Secondary of the Year 2019. 44% of A level grades were at A*or A, with over a quarter of the cohort scoring at least two A grades. Level 3 vocational outcomes were equally strong, with 70% of grades at Distinction or better. At GCSE, half of grades were at grade 7 or higher, and a third of the cohort achieved at least 8 GCSEs at grade 7 or better. Our ALPS grade is 2 at both A level and GCSE, and our ‘Progress 8’ score is 0.68. Nine students gained places at Oxbridge this year, and on top of this (as is typical) students secured places for Medicine, Art, Architecture & Media and other competitive courses at prestigious institutions.
Staff Benefits: We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to supporting staff development. Several non-teaching colleagues have trained with us as teachers; our rich CPL programme includes full induction for new teaching staff including NQTs, NPQH/SL/ML programmes, and financial support for MA courses, Action Research projects and many other opportunities. Additional responsibilities are always considered for suitable candidates and we offer NQTs employment for the last few weeks of the summer term. Our admissions policy includes priority places for the children of all staff*. Our website details a huge number of wellbeing initiatives offering something for everyone. https://jcoss.org/recruitment/staff-wellbeing-at-jcoss
* (Children, Jewish and non-Jewish, of JCoSS staff who have a permanent contract of employment and have completed two years of service on the last day of the summer term of the academic year prior to application)
Our Location & Community: TThe school is in beautiful new £48m buildings overlooking the Green Belt. It is easily accessible from Northern, Piccadilly and Overground rail links, and buses run past the entrance. We attract students from eloquent and supportive communities across North London and Hertfordshire. We have submitted plans for expansion in response to significant long term over-subscription.
This Role: We are looking for a committed and collegiate Head of History who will take the excellence of the History Department and hone it further. Within the Humanities Faculty the Heads of Geography, History, Sociology and Politics work closely together and you will be joining a fabulous team with a wealth of expertise who are always ready to try new ideas to improve the experience and outcomes of students within the faculty. You will need to be flexible, good-humoured and an outstanding practitioner with a track record of excellence. You will be proficient at working with data, intervening with students where needed and in supporting your history colleagues.
JCoSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
For information, including an application pack, please click 'quick apply' or email Lara Samuels on recruitment@jcoss.barnet.sch.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback.
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About Jewish Community Secondary School
- Jewish Community Secondary School
- Castlewood Road, New Barnet
- Hertfordshire
- EN4 9GE
- United Kingdom
There is no school like JCoSS. Our unique atmosphere is felt as soon as you walk through the doors of our magnificent new state of the art building. Our students are passionate, our staff are happy and our parents are proud to be JCoSS parents. Our latest Ofsted report summarised the school perfectly
- Pupils treat others as equals, showing kindness and respect.
- Very little learning time is lost to poor behaviour.
- Pupils enjoy attending this ambitious, supportive and inspiring school.
- Leaders have embedded an ethos that promotes tolerance and inclusion.
- Pupils are encouraged to develop their own identity while learning to understand and celebrate that of others.
Our Vision: JCoSS is an academic, aspirational learning community, known and respected for our pioneering spirit, our humanity and our excellent outcomes.
Our Ethos: If you think you know what working in a Jewish school might be like, be ready to think again. Our outward-looking and pluralist Jewish ethos combines an embrace of open-minded values with a deep love of the varied riches of Jewish tradition. The staff and leadership team includes different faiths and none at all levels, and the school has a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. We are a school like no other.
Our Results: We have a track record of outstanding results. Students achieve excellent outcomes and make great progress. In 2024 48% of A level grades were at A*or A and 75% of Cambridge Technical grades were Distinction* or Distinction. 50% of GCSE grades were grade 7 or higher, with more than a quarter of the cohort achieving at least 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or better. Our ‘Progress 8’ score is consistently significantly above national average. Supported by a strong programme, every year students gain places at Oxbridge and for Medical and Veterinary Study, as well as for a wide range of specialisms and competitive courses at prestigious institutions.
Staff Benefits: We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to supporting staff development. Several non-teaching colleagues have trained with us as teachers; our rich CPL programme includes full induction for new teaching staff including ECTs, NPQ programmes, and financial support for MA courses, Action Research projects and many other opportunities. Additional responsibilities are always considered for suitable candidates and we offer ECTs employment for the last few weeks of the summer term. Our admissions policy includes priority places for the children of all staff*. Our website details a huge number and variety of staff wellbeing initiatives.
* (Children, Jewish and non-Jewish, of JCoSS staff who have a permanent contract of employment and have completed two years of service on the last day of the summer term of the academic year prior to application)
Our Location & Community: The school is in beautiful £50m buildings overlooking the Green Belt. It is easily accessible from Northern, Piccadilly and Overground rail links, public buses run past the entrance and a school coach service (available to staff) serves our whole catchment area. We attract students from eloquent and supportive communities across North London and Hertfordshire.
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