Head of Humanities

We wish to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher to lead, manage and provide strategic direction for our Humanities Department from January 2021. 

You will have strong leadership skills and a clear focus on raising attainment across the department along with the ability to lead a subject area as part of your Head of Department responsibilities.

Humanities are taught as separate subjects at Key Stage 3 with separate RE, History and Geography lessons. 

Prendergast Vale School is a small all through school providing high quality education from nursery to Year 11, which aims to transform the lives of all the children who attend our school.  By keeping the school small, we have created a community of pupils and teachers where no pupil is left behind and has enabled us to create an environment in which pupils want to learn, achieve and behave well.  The school benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools.

The successful candidate will have:

• an excellent track record of raising attainment and examination results at Key Stage 4; 
• a track record of outstanding teaching across all Key Stages;
• proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff;
• the ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities;
• an understanding of effective strategies for urban schools;
• a desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.

Our school motto is “We are forever learning” and the successful candidate will be expected to be committed to their own professional development. We are committed to providing excellent CPD for Middle Leaders and offer the accredited National Award for Middle Leaders (NPQML) to all Middle Leaders.  For all new Heads of Department we offer a comprehensive and supportive induction programme.  You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking staff and school leadership team who ensure that the academic and social development of every student is at the heart of what they do.

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Closing date:  9:30am on Monday 5 October 2020

Interviews:  Thursday 8 October 2020         

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Appointment will be subject to qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.