Head of Humanities
The Coleshill School
Coleshill, Birmingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS / MPS + TLR1A (£7,700)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Required for June 2018 (or September if not able to start in June)
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2018
Job overview
Head of Humanities (Geography or History)
Salary: UPS / MPS + TLR 1A £7,700
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Date: Required for June 2018 (or September if not able to start in June)
Over the last three years the continued improvements in our GCSE results have resulted in The Coleshill School become a popular and oversubscribed school. This rapid growth in numbers means that we are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner and Head of Humanities. The appointment of an outstanding leader to be faculty leader and the subject lead in either Geography or History, will provide the required leadership capacity to ensure greater links between Geography and History. It will also enable the potential growth of the faculty with additional subjects being added. The core value of our school is to appoint the best teachers and leaders to inspire our young people in an environment that is supportive but aspirational.
The successful candidate will work alongside the subject leader of geography or history providing the vision and strategy within a forward looking and increasingly successful departments.
As an outstanding practitioner within your own classroom, this will be an exciting opportunity to expand your leadership across the wider school system. As a leader at The Coleshill School you will be provided with leadership development through regular coaching from a senior leader and access to the professional development programmes through the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership.
Being part of a successful multi-academy trust ensures that there is opportunity for collaboration between the four secondary schools in the ATLP so to ensure that best practice is shared. There are regular network meetings that ensure that our leaders have access to the latest developments in pedagogy within their subject area. Also, as a network of schools there is always opportunities for ambitious and successful leaders to further develop their careers.
There has never been a more exciting time to join a school which is open, innovative and has high expectations for all. You can have a real impact on the lives of the young people as well as developing your skills to be the best that you can be.
The Role:
The successful applicant will:
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• have a proven track record in raising achievement
• be aspirational with high expectations of students
• be able to teach across the age and ability range
Contact Information:
Please visit www.thecoleshillschool.org.uk for further information about our school, the opportunities available and to download the application form. If you would like to arrange an informal visit to the school please contact Yvonne Holder, Recruitment Manager on 01675 432022 or e-mail holder.y@thecoleshillschool.org
Closing Date: 9.00 am, Thursday 8th February 2018
Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 12th February 2018
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. Post subject to Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Disclosure. The Coleshill School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About The Coleshill School
- The Coleshill School
- Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B46 3EX
- United Kingdom
I am delighted to welcome you to The Coleshill School, where we are: passionate about making a difference, ambitious for all and are committed to ensuring children lie at the heart of all that we do. We are a proud member of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership.
The Coleshill School is a school community that is ethically inclusive, with exceptionally high expectations that has grown by over 500 students in recent years and is now a school of choice for the local community. We have a thriving Sixth Form.
Our school catchment is wide, encompassing both rural and inner-city areas meaning our school community benefits from welcoming students from a range of cultures and back grounds.
Our values as a school are ‘Work hard, Be kind, Take responsibility’ are more than just words, but thoughts, feelings and actions that are promoted by all our staff, to our students to inspire a culture of success, respect, inclusivity, and success. We want our staff, parents, carers and students to have a shared sense of belonging and feel proud to be a part of The Coleshill School.
At the Coleshill school we have high expectations of all and are committed to promoting a culture where students have a voice, are happy and take responsibility, engaging and participating actively within the school.
We understand the importance of personal development and provide a range of opportunities for our students to grow and realise their potential as a ‘Coleshill Learner’, through developing the key attributes of SPIRIT
- Self-management
- Perseverance
- Innovation
- reflection,
- independence
- and teamwork
We are determined to provide the care, nurture and support that enables our students to grow and develop as a young person, whilst creating a school environment where they feel safe and have opportunities to be involved in school life. We want all our students to thrive, feel empowered and able to achieve and secure positive outcomes.
Our broad, balanced and knowledge rich curriculum (year 7 to 13) across Key Stage 3, 4 and into 5 (our sixth form), is delivered by specialist staff, who are committed to providing all our students with access to high quality learning experiences and opportunities. This will support our students in being successful and preparing them for the changing world that they are growing up in.
Learning at The Coleshill School continues beyond the classroom, with our exceptional extra-curricular offer. We hold the prestigious Sports Games Platinum, have an extensive Duke of Edinburgh programme, as well as being nominated for a national award for our Children’s University programme, with over 500 children graduating for their commitment to their personal development. Whatever your child’s interest and talent we will nurture it!
We want our community to believe and share our values of ‘Work hard, Be kind and Take responsibility’ where we work collaboratively together to make a difference to the lives of our young people at the Coleshill School and ensure that they reach their destination of choice.
Rebecca Brindley
Head of School
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, Kittoe Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ – Tel: 0121 323 2221 – for further information please visit: www.atlp.org.uk
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