Head of Humanities

Head of Humanities

Salary: Leadership range L6-10 - £47,735 - £52,723

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

September 2022

Are you looking to join an Academy that was one of the most improved Academies in the country for English and Maths in 2019? To be part of an Academy moving forward at pace?

New Rickstones Academy is graded ‘Good’ (May 2018) and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. We have a committed and ambitious team and have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within and beyond the academy.  Over the last 6 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is now oversubscribed and we have a new build in progress to further increase student numbers to meet demand. New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive staff team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high staff retention rates. Staff development is a priority with an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) program to further develop our excellent staff. 

We are recruiting a Head of Humanities. You will join an academy where all colleagues play their part and contribute to whole school improvement. If you embody these values and have high expectations, you will be very successful working with us.

If you are driven to lead and develop a department then we want to hear from you! This role is suited to an experienced middle leader looking to develop their career further with opportunities to lead on whole school initiatives as part of this role.

Visits to the academy are welcomed. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit  please contact Anna Thorne, PA to Head of School, on 01376 515 756 extension 230.

Closing date - Sunday 30 January 2022

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

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We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

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