Head of Humanities
Berwick Academy
Berwick upon Tweed
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS -UPS + TLR 2b (£6,449)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2017
Job overview
Berwick Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who is committed to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students. You will be an enthusiastic and well qualified humanities specialist able to teach across Key Stages 3-5.
Berwick Academy is located midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle on the east coast mainline and serves the beautiful coastal community of Berwick upon Tweed in north Northumberland. We are a co-educational academy for pupils aged 13-18, with 550 pupils approx.
We can offer:
- Excellent support with a strong emphasis on CPD
- A friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people
- A skilled and supportive middle leadership team
You will be:
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An outstanding teacher
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Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills through which you are able to inspire and develop a team
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Able to teach History or Geography to Advanced level
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Able to offer a second Humanities subject
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Committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning
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An inspiring teacher and able to motivate and challenge students to make rapid progress
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Able to demonstrate thorough lesson planning, enthusiastic delivery and detailed assessment
In addition, you should have the following leadership qualities:
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Strong leadership skills through which you are able to inspire and develop a team
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Recent and relevant knowledge of different curriculum developments within your subject
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An understanding of national developments within education
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Ability to support other staff through both general CPD and teaching pedagogy
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Drive and enthusiasm through which you can support the senior leadership team in developing Humanities
For an application pack, to arrange a visit or an informal chat regarding this post and working at the Academy, please contact Diane Jamieson or Katie McWilliams on 0191 267 6555 or 07713 323 792 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk
Completed application forms should be submitted by Noon on 1st November to Diane Jamieson or Katie McWilliams via email.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 6th November 2017.
Berwick Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Berwick Academy has a policy commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in employment and seeks to ensure no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment than another. All posts are filled on merit.
Berwick Academy
Adams Drive
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 2JF
Head teacher – Alexis Widdowson
Attached documents
About Berwick Academy
- Berwick Academy
- Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick upon Tweed
- Northumberland
- TD15 2JF
- United Kingdom
Berwick Academy serves the town and rural area of Berwick-upon-Tweed in North Northumberland. It is a small, friendly school with approximately 500 pupils aged 13-18, including approx 99 in the sixth form. Our pupils achieve good results, which facilitate progression onto their chosen future course, whether that is employment, apprenticeship or University education. Berwick Academy students are given excellent opportunities to learn outside of the classroom through sport, the arts, educational visits and outdoor education. Our aim is to help our pupils to develop a love of learning and the values, skills and attitudes that will be required for a purposeful life beyond school.
THE ACADEMY CONSISTENTLY STRIVES FOR:
- Highly effective governance as a state-funded independent school.
- A safe, inclusive community for all students.
- Outstanding attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
- Outstanding attainment and progress.
- Outstanding teaching and learning.
- An inspiring, inclusive, innovative curriculum.
- Enrichment opportunities for all students.
- An effective relationship with parents and our community.
Acting Headteacher
Tracy Hush
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