Head of History

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Head of History. The successful candidate should be an exceptional Teacher of History with a commitment to academic excellence and helping every child succeed. The role would be suitable for an experienced member of staff who has QTS and experience teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. They should demonstrate a commitment to the wider education of pupils through co-curricular activities is an expectation.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a very successful and oversubscribed 11-19 school in Southwark, London. We are a Catholic school with very strong moral values and a traditional approach to behaviour and discipline; we believe in honesty and trust. Sacred Heart consistently achieves outstanding academic results far above local and national averages in every subject area. We also have an exceptional record of helping our pupils to achieve more than they think is possible: we are regularly in the top 5% of all secondary schools in the UK on Academic Value Added tables. Our excellent record of achievement is a testament to the strength, determination and sheer hard work of this community and this has been reflected in our most recent OFSTED inspection in which we achieved “outstanding” in all categories.

Successful candidates must:

·        Be an excellent teacher of history who is committed to maximising the achievement of every student in the subject

·        A passionate advocate of the subject who contributes effectively to departmental and whole school improvement

·        Able to teach across the age and ability range at age 11-18

·        Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school

·        Have high expectations of themselves and others

·        Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

·        Be flexible and a good team player

We offer:

·   A highly committed and driven staff

·   Students who are very keen to learn and make exceptional progress

·   A supportive school with excellent CPD opportunities

·   A multicultural, diverse environment with high expectations for all our students

Behavioural procedures:

Sacred Heart recognises the importance of having set structures and procedures and the benefit this has for both staff and students. All teachers adopt similar approaches to teaching across the subjects as well as agreed behaviour management systems.

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Friday, 10th May.

For information about the school, please go to www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk

Visits to the school before application submission are welcomed.

Please contact Mr G Vincent on 0207 274 6844 or email g.vincent@sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk to arrange this.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted and the School reserves the right to interview suitable applicants before the deadline.

Sacred Heart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and aspects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.