Head of Humanities with GCSE History Specialism

Head of Humanities with GCSE  History Specialism

TLR 2a, £6120 With further whole school responsibilites available for a suitable candidate

Number on roll: 603

CEO: Mrs Bev Mabey

Head of Academy: Mr Chris Etheridge

Required: September 2018

Post: Full Time /  Permanent

Employed by: Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust

Based at: Tile Cross Academy

Let’s make underachievement history!

Do you want to join us on our journey to be outstanding?

Could you raise achievement and aspirations in our students?

Then come and join the Tile Cross family.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate head of   humanities faculty. They will lead a team of 5 dedicated staff in delivering outstanding outcomes for the young people at Tile Cross. To complete our team a history specialism is essential. 

We are looking for applicants who:

• Have excellent leadership and management skills that will drive improvements in the faculty.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills that you will use to inspire, challenge and motivate both staff and students. Positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
• Have the ability to lead and support new initiatives.
• Have the ability to drive improvements in Teaching and Learning.
• Are passionate about Education.
• Is someone who will go above and beyond.

About our School

Tile Cross Academy is a small and caring 11-16 mixed comprehensive school for 600 pupils that was created on 1st May 2017. We have high expectations for our pupils and we aim to provide a high quality education in an atmosphere of mutual respect where each individual is valued. We strive to develop and nurture the values, skills and   attributes which create good citizens and lifelong learners. With the wide range of backgrounds and cultures represented in our school population we celebrate diversity and difference, whilst recognizing that we are all equal.

We are part of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust (WHMAT), a family of academy’s (three secondary, four primary and one all through school) who serve a discrete, diverse and multicultural community. Our underlying moral purpose is that “we are stronger working together in partnership”. However each academy’s unique identity is respected whilst a collaborative approach is encouraged.  At the heart of WHMAT is a focus on developing all staff so that they remain happy and motivated to provide the best possible teaching and support to its pupils. This in turn gives our young people the best possible chances of developing into well-rounded individuals.

Please visit the school website for Job Description & Application form www.tilecrossacademy.com, or email  j.barnett@tilecrossacademy.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st May 2018, 9am

(CV’s will not be accepted)

Interview Date:  Wednesday 23rd or Thursday 24th May 2018

We offer

· A positive climate for learning

· Support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team

· On-site parking

· Access to Perkbox employee benefits scheme

· Access to a generous pension scheme

Tile Cross Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to   speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.