Head of Humanities (Geography Specialism)
St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College
Salford
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main / Upper plus TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2021
Job overview
Salary: Competitive commensurate with experience
Contract type: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2021
The governors of this outstanding school are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Humanities with the skills, drive and innovation to deliver excellence. This is a unique opportunity to join a wonderful school and lead a team of committed professionals. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to prepare themselves for senior leadership through our excellent CPD programme and teaching school collaborative work.
We believe the following qualities are essential in the successful applicant:
• Supportive of our Catholic ethos and our drive to help pupils become the very best version of themselves
• An excellent classroom teacher
• Confident, focused and passionate about their subject
• The ability to gain trust and respect of school staff, pupils and parents
• Outstanding subject knowledge with an ability to share this with pupils in an exciting and academically rigorous way
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Outstanding communication skills, both orally and written
• Well organised, reliable and flexible
• knowledge of current issues relating to Teaching and Learning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Loyalty and commitment to the team
• Enthusiastic and able to bring new ideas to the school and department
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please send your completed application form to Mrs Victoria Lynch (Victoria.Lynch@salford.gov.uk)
Closing date for applications is Friday 21st May at 12.00 noon.
Candidates will be informed on Friday 21st May whether they are invited to interview on Monday 24th May.
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About St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College
- St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College
- 56 New Lane, Eccles, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M30 7JJ
- United Kingdom
St Patrick’s RC High School and Arts College is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic school without sixth form situated in Eccles, Salford. It is a voluntary aided state school that operates under the Diocese of Salford. The school will provide 900 places for students aged 11-16, when fully subscribed.
Headteacher
Alison Byrne
Values and Vision
St Patrick's is strongly guided by its Catholic faith, basing its ethos on the Gospel values of love, forgiveness, reconciliation and justice, integrity, humility and truth. Students are treated with respect and tolerance, and valued as individuals, as demonstrated by the Every Child Matters themes incorporated into the curriculum. The school also encourages their ambitions, and teaches them how to live happy and fulfilling lives as they progress into further or higher education and the workplace.
The school is a specialist arts college, and owes a great deal of its success to its involvement and interaction with parents. St Patrick's has also been designated a national teaching school.
Ofsted
“This is an outstanding school which has achieved an impressive trend of improvement over the past four years [2004-2008]. The progress and welfare of all students is at the heart of outstanding quality assurance, data analysis and monitoring systems. The headteacher and her senior staff drive an improvement agenda that has been successful in offering greater opportunities and individual development for all students.”
View St Patrick’s RC High School and Arts College’s latest Ofsted report
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