Head of Humanities

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

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 overall responsibilities. Candidates should have a specialism in History.

An ability to teach Sociology will be an advantage.

The Humanities department offers Geography, History and Religious Studies and Sociology.

The successful candidate will have:

• an excellent track record of ensuring good progress across all Key Stages;

• a track record of raising attainment and examination results at Key Stages 3 and 4 ;

• a track record of outstanding teaching and curriculum development across all Key Stages;

• a 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.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead and influence others to achieve exceptional performance, holding them accountable to the highest expectations with respect to their own practice and the learning of the students in their classes.

We are committed to providing excellent CPD for aspiring Middle Leaders and offer the accredited National Professional Qualifications to our staff. For all new staff we offer a comprehensive and supportive induction programme. The successful candidate will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking staff and school leadership team who have students’ wellbeing, development and progress as their core purpose.

Application packs are available on the school website or by email request from recruitment@conisboroughcollege.co.uk

The School’s application form must be complete and returned to recruitment@conisboroughcollege.co.uk 

CVs are not an acceptable alternative

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th June 2022 at 9.00am 

Interviews week commencing 6th June 2022

Conisborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Conisborough College is an equal opportunities employer.'