Head of History

Report to: Assistant Head

Supervisory Responsibility: The post holder may be responsible for the deployment and supervision of the work of Teaching Assistants relevant to their responsibilities.

Purpose of the job

• to take overall responsibility for the leadership, management and co-ordination of all work within the department;

• to provide a high quality educational experience for all students;/to ensure high standards of student attainment and achievement are matched by high quality teaching and learning in every classroom

• to translate ‘The Vision’ of the school into a reality for our students;

• to raise standards of student attainment within the particular curriculum area.

Job Context

The school welcomes teachers of high professional standards and shares the responsibility with each teacher for continual review and the development of expertise.

All teachers make a valuable contribution to the school’s development and, therefore, to the progress of all pupils. They are role models to pupils and -at all times- the values, vision and ethos of the school must be evident in their attitude and behaviour.

They treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s profe.

They are responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. They are also responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all. Teachers must be proactive in ensuring the school’s Health and Safety Policy and safeguarding of pupils are implemented both on and off school premises and when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.

Closing date for applications is on Friday 10th May 2024 at 12 Noon.

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.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire.

Applications should be submitted to the office, via email, in the post or in person at:

HR Administrator

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

Queens Drive

London

W3 0HW

HR@ellenwilkinson.ealing.sch.uk

www.ellenwilkinson.ealing.sch.uk/1321/vacancies