Head of History
The Winston Churchill School
Woking
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS or UPS (Fringe pay scale) plus TLR 1d (£7,699)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
We are looking for an inspirational Head of History who has strong leadership skills and is full of energy and enthusiasm for their subject. You must be an outstanding classroom practitioner who constantly demonstrates the highest standards of delivery, is committed to raising achievement across all key stages and has sound understanding of the strategies required to achieve this. Infectious enthusiasm, an engaging personality, a creative approach to the delivery of the curriculum area and attention to detail are essential.
Apply and take this opportunity to create a department which sets the standard across Surrey and Nationally.
- Up-to-date well-resourced teaching rooms.
- Opportunities to teach the Grammar, Enigma and Aspire streams.
- Focus on enquiry based learning.
- New facilities including a Library, Recording Studio and Planetarium.
- Excellent training and leadership development programmes.
- Range of benefits.
Ofsted 2015: ‘middle leaders… praise the excellent training and support’
Further information and an application form are available on the school website www.wcsc.org.uk Please feel welcome to visit our school before applying or to give us a call.
Applicants must ensure that they include a statement of application for the post in relation to the job description and person specification, with two sides of A4 as a maximum.
Applications must be posted or emailed to Mrs R. Zimmerman, the Headteacher’s PA, on r.zimmerman@wcsc.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 21 May 2018.
Interview date: To be confirmed
(this school reserves the right to interview promptly should a suitable candidate apply)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to commencement.
About The Winston Churchill School
- The Winston Churchill School
- Hermitage Road, St. Johns, Woking
- Surrey
- GU21 8TL
- United Kingdom
The Winston Churchill School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Woking, Surrey. There are approximately 1,498 students at the school between 11-16 years.
The Winston Churchill School was established in 1967 and became a Specialist Sports College in 2002.
Headteacher
Zoe Johnson-Walker
Values and vision
The Winston Churchill School wants children to excel in a nurturing, caring and vibrant learning environment. It aims to deliver a diverse and enriching curriculum to inspire pupils to achieve to the best of their ability. Students are taught to wear their uniform with pride and value the school community. The Woking based secondary school offers students a wide range of extra-curricular activities to get involved in and gain experiences and opportunities outside of the classroom, including music lessons and sports clubs. Community is important to The Winston Churchill School and pupils are encouraged to become caring and active members of society. The school wishes for students to gain the confidence and skills to be able to succeed when they leave to the next stage of their education.
Ofsted
“Students display positive attitudes to learning. They listen attentively and respond appropriately to questions and requests. They take pride in their appearance and in their school uniform. The school campus is free from litter and graffiti. Good relationships, between students and between students and staff, ensure that learning flows with little interruption. Students behave well in classrooms and around the school site. They show consideration to one another and are courteous to visitors”.
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