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Head of Department - History

Head of Department - History

Siddal Moor Sports College

Rochdale

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 January 2020

Job overview

With effect from 1st May 2020, we are seeking a Head of History to join our dedicated and talented team.  This is a full time, permanent role.


The successful candidate will:


• Have experience of teaching History at both KS3 and KS4

• Have a record of successful KS4 results

• Possess the ability to provide excellent teaching and develop outstanding practice within the History department

• Have the passion to make a genuine difference and the leadership ability to make a positive change


This is a fantastic opportunity to lead within a talented department and play a central role in raising standards.  We would very much welcome applications from forward looking candidates who use their passion for the subject to make a difference for our students.  With a full induction programme, you are guaranteed support and guidance.  We are also a school that recognises and rewards talent and hard work.


Siddal Moor is a school with excellent facilities and a committed, hard-working and supportive staff.  The school is currently in the process of converting to a Multi-Academy Trust with Hollingworth Academy – an outstanding local secondary school – and we are already working hard together to drive school improvement and ensure that children make the progress they are capable of.


To be considered for this post, you must show that you have the qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge as detailed within the essential criteria of the person specification document.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. 


The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement.


This post closes at 12.00 noon Monday 27th January 2020 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 4th February.   


Application forms and further details are available to download here and also the school’s website: www.siddalmoor.uk.  Completed applications should be returned to ThompsonL@siddalmoor.uk.


Attached documents

About Siddal Moor Sports College

Siddal Moor Sports College is a co-educational secondary school based in Heywood, Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.

Headteacher

 Mr Simon White

Values and vision

Siddal Moor Sports College aims to ensure that every one of its students makes better than expected progress in every subject. Teachers strive to ensure academic success while fully preparing pupils to become active citizens.

The secondary school is dedicated to providing all students with access to high-quality English and mathematics lessons. Pupils are encouraged to have pride in themselves and the school, and to maintain an attendance record of more than 95%.

Siddal Moor Sports College has good relationships with its local community, companies, clubs and societies. It provides an extensive range of sport and leisure facilities for community and group use.

Ofsted report

“Students say they feel safe and are well supervised in school. Parents and staff agree that students are well cared for. Recently appointed senior leaders are now improving teaching and assessment effectively. The school's assessment of students' progress is now accurate. The checking of students' progress over time is clearly presented so all staff can now see clearly whether students are achieving sufficiently well. The majority of students behave well in and around the school. Students' behaviour has improved over time and they get on well with each other and with adults.”

View Siddal Moor Sports College’s latest Ofsted report

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