Head of Humanities
Ark Victoria Academy
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark Main Pay Scale (£23,490 - £34,670) / Ark UPR £36,826 - £39,599) and TLR 2B (£4,442)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2018
Job overview
Here at Ark Victoria, we are very excited to announce that we recently joined the Ark network on 1st March 2018! Our vibrant and diverse All Through Family School originally opened in September 2015 as Perry Beeches V.
We currently have a Nursery, three years in the Primary phase (Reception – Year 2 and three years in the Secondary Phase (Year 7 – Year 9) and will continue to grow year on year to become a 2 – 19 school by 2021!
We are all deeply committed to the creation of the new academy and creating a vision for success using the all through school to ensure a culture of academic achievement with the use of brand new facilities.
We are looking to recruit a Head of Humanities who is also a Geography Specialist with a commitment to academic excellence and helping every child succeed. In this role you will be heading up the teaching of Humanities in the secondary phase. This will be leading key stage 3 in the current academy year and preparing the school for key stage four teaching from September 2018.
If you would like to arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact Kelly Mubarik, Headteachers’ PA and HR Manager, on 0121 289 3535.
The ideal candidate will:
• show capacity to be an outstanding teacher
• inspire a love of the subject in our students
• be an excellent role model to help students meet their own aspirations
You will have the opportunity to:
• develop the humanities faculty in order to achieve outstanding outcomes for pupils
• help shape the strategic direction of the academy
• play a key part in improving attainment
• teach in state of the art classrooms with new facilities
The closing date for applications is Friday 19th May 2018 at 12:00pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; candidates may be contacted before the closing date. Interviews will be held week commencing 21st May 2018.
Location: Birmingham
Start date: September 2018
Deadline: Friday 19th May 2018 at 12:00pm
Salary: Ark Main Pay Scale (£23,490 - £34,670) / Ark UPR £36,826 - £39,599) and TLR 2B (£4,442)
Ark Victoria is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Description: Head of Humanities
Reports to: The Headteachers and the Senior Leadership Team
Start date: September 2018
The role
• To lead the curriculum development, planning, teaching and assessment to secure excellent subject outcomes for all students in Humanities in line with the academy’s targets.
• To support the improvement of the academy through providing strategic leadership of a key aspect of whole academy provision.
Key responsibilities
• Teach and model for others engaging and effective subject teaching that motivates, inspires and improves pupil attainment.
• Secure academic outcomes in line with the targets set through the academy’s target setting policy.
• Plan and implement a subject curriculum that ensures coherence and progression in the teaching of key subject knowledge, skills, understanding and concepts.
• Lead the assessment process in the subject team ensuring accurate measurement of subject standards in all year groups at all summative assessment points.
• Analyse student performance data and respond to the outcomes of assessment to ensure appropriate planning, teaching and interventions are in place to keep all students on track to achieve their targets.
• Lead the professional development of others in the subject team to be highly effective practitioners.
• Line and performance manage all members of the subject team as per the academy policy and take necessary corrective action where there is any ineffective practice.
• Manage allocated budget effectively and stay within set budget allocation.
Person Specification: Head of Humanities
Qualification Criteria
• Qualified to degree level or professional equivalent.
• Qualified to teach and work in the UK.
Experience
• Evidence of raising attainment in the subject.
• Evidence of improved practice following feedback.
• Teaching in the secondary age sector to at least to GCSE level.
Leadership
• Coach others to improve their practice.
• Alignment to the Ark Victoria and Ark schools vision.
• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
Teaching
• Up to date with latest curriculum developments and assessment requirements
• Excellent classroom teacher.
• Effective behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
• Good planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement for all students.
• Commitment to regular ongoing professional development to improve practice.
• A role model to students, parents and other staff.
Other
• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
* A more detailed JD can be downloaded here or on our website *
About Ark Victoria Academy
- Ark Victoria Academy
- Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B10 0HJ
- United Kingdom
About the school
Ark Victoria Academy is a large all-through school, which was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019. Teaching and leadership are strengths and teachers demonstrate expert subject knowledge. Time is given for reading, research and intellectual preparation to ensure teachers hone their craft and continue to develop and improve.
At Ark Victoria we have a strong vision for our school with a focus on excellence, for both our students and our staff, which is underpinned by our values:
Aim high, be brave, be kind, keep learning
As part of the Ark network, our staff benefit from strong links with the wider network; particularly with the other Ark schools in Birmingham. We harness expertise and build subject communities so that our teachers can learn from and collaborate with colleagues. As well as networking with colleagues in other Ark schools, our staff receive high quality training and support.
Our approach
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum through each stage of education. We have high expectations, and that includes high academic standards, a business-like approach in the way students present themselves, and outstanding attendance and punctuality. Sport, performing arts and design feature in both the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Facilities
We have excellent facilities which include an astro-turf sports pitch, a four-court sports hall, a recording studio, two art/DT rooms, a dance studio, a fitness suite and a performance/school hall.
Why work at Ark Victoria
Ark Victoria Academy is an "all through family school". It is an ethos that we have worked so hard to establish since we opened, and which we know is valued by our families. Ark Victoria provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum and wide range of opportunities that we offer as an all through school. We support and empower all staff and pupils to become ambitious, resilient, and kind citizens who understand their role in our community and the wider world. Pupils leave us with the skills and qualifications to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice.
Our success would not have been possible without great teachers, which is why we offer the very best training for all our staff. We provide regular coaching sessions and have an open-door policy for teachers so that peers can share learning and best practice. Our training doesn’t stop once you reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we’ll support you throughout your whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running your own school. In order to deliver the best training and network events, we offer twice as many training days as standard. Your school will develop and deliver its own training sessions which are responsive to need.
Read our full Ofsted report here.
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