Head of Humanities (Geography specialist)
The Prescot School
Knowsley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Plus TLR 2B Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2018
Job overview
Main Pay Range 1 – 6 / £22,917 - £33,824
Upper Pay Range 1 – 3 / £35,927 - £38,366
Plus TLR 2B Allowance
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Humanities with Geography specialism to lead our Humanities team at The Prescot School.
The Prescot School is a traditional school in a state of the art, 21st century building, situated on the outskirts of Prescot, approximately ten miles from Liverpool City Centre. We are a successful and inclusive 11-16 school which opened in September 2016 as a convertor Academy, linked to the outstanding ‘The Heath Family Trust’. As a national Teaching School focusing on quality teaching in the classroom and a Leadership Development School, The Heath Family Trust have a proven track record of successful school support. Being part of an outstanding Multi Academy Trust gives our young people the very best opportunities to be both aspirational and successful.
Our ethos of high aspiration, support and challenge permeates every aspect of our work. Students enjoy their school life with us, leaving with an improving profile of academic success, strong self-esteem and leadership qualities. Students are challenged and supported by a team of dedicated and professional teachers who have the highest expectations of all individuals at all times and believe that working hard, wearing the uniform proudly, having good manners and respect for themselves and others are essential elements for a successful future. Our young people are ambassadors for the school and we expect them to reflect this standard across everything they do.
Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to build your career. The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. The Prescot School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Application form and further details are available to download from the school website http://www.prescotschool.org.uk and should be returned to Mrs K Brackley, PA to the Head Teacher, Mrs J Walker.
Closing date: Friday, 27 April 2018 at 12 noon
Interviews: week commencing Monday, 7 May 2018
About The Prescot School
- The Prescot School
- Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot
- Liverpool
- L34 3NB
- United Kingdom
In the business of learning since 1544
Proud to be part of The Heath Family Multi Academy Trust
At The Prescot School we are committed to delivering a traditional curriculum in classrooms, focusing on developing skills in English, Maths and Science. Alongside this we also develop students skills in a range of subjects including Technology, Computer Science, Geography, History and French, German and Spanish. We constantly review and change our curriculum to match the needs and aspirations of our students. Children are encouraged to develop their own skills and talents and we support them to do this through individual aspirational challenges and targets.
We have very high expectations of all our students both academically and as part of our community. We expect them to work hard and behave well. We will develop the unique talents of every student through:
- outstanding teaching and learning leading to success;
- celebrating and supporting unique talents;
- respect for individuals with outstanding care, guidance and support;
- innovation and finding new ways to engage and inspire;
- strong positive relationships and exceptional commitment to every child in school;
We are committed to ensuring that supporting and developing our students is at the heart of everything we do. The school is at the heart of our community and we work closely with our partners to ensure a well-rounded and positive learning experience for all.
We are rapidly improving, with tremendous aspirations for the school, our community and our young people. We constantly strive to ensure teaching is the very best it can be and we have a team of dedicated Specialist Leaders of Education and Lead Practitioners who continually drive forward our standards to ensure every learner succeeds.
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