Head of Social Sciences
The Radcliffe School
Milton Keynes
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 21 (£3,047)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 8 April 2018
Job overview
HEAD OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
TLR 21 (£3,047)
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher into the position of Head of Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology and Criminology). The successful candidate will play a key role in driving teaching and learning within the Social Sciences Department.
The Social Sciences Department currently teaches KS5 qualifications in Psychology and Criminology and KS4 and KS5 qualifications in Sociology. Due to the popularity of these subjects we are looking for someone passionate about creative, engaging teaching and learning to develop our team. The ethos is one of high expectations with a wide variety of exciting enrichment activities in place.
This is an opportunity for an excellent teacher who would like to develop their leadership of teaching and learning. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to progress further into middle management. We would also welcome applications from excellent NQTs who are exceptional practitioners looking to progress quickly into middle management. The successful candidate should:
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders.
- Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed to further professional development and have the drive and energy to enthuse staff and students.
- Be creative and innovative in classroom practice.
In return we offer you an exciting opportunity to work with our remarkable students and colleagues. We invite you to join us in our commitment to inspire every student with the skills and confidence they need to achieve their unique potential.
To find out more, please go to www.radcliffeschool.org.uk to download information about the post and an application form, or contact Jo Moloney, Personnel Manager, on 01908 682 289. The deadline for applications is Monday 9 April 2018.
Attached documents
About The Radcliffe School
- The Radcliffe School
- Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK12 5BT
- United Kingdom
The Radcliffe School is a co-educational secondary comprehensive located in Milton Keynes. It has around 1,190 students aged 11-18, 125 of whom attend the Sixth Form.
Radcliffe has dedicated provision for students who have autistic spectrum disorders. Although the vast majority of learners are educated on a single site, a small number of older pupils do make use of off-site provision for vocational courses.
Headteacher
Paula Lawson
Vision Statement
At The Radcliffe School we are at the centre of a vibrant and diverse community. Our vision and ethos reflects our drive, commitment and ambition for now and the future.
Building Bright Futures Together to Inspire and Achieve…
- academic excellence.
- personalised growth and development.
- a supportive ethos.
- successful community partnerships.
- personal ambitions.
- a happy, confident, learning community.
We do this by –
- Creating a safe learning environment by making sure everybody is valued and cared for.
- Challenging and supporting each other.
- Being open and honest with each other and sharing information to make the right decisions.
- Offering an enriched and varied curriculum.
- Building students’ character by developing leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative and communication skills.
- Providing learning opportunities in collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
- Valuing our differences and experiences.
- Developing community partnerships.
Ofsted report, 2020
“The Radcliffe School is a caring community that values pupils, families and staff. Parents and carers are positive about the strong leadership and improvements they have seen in recent years. Staff are determined that all pupils will achieve and behave well. They put pupils at the heart of their decision-making and provide a wide range of courses for older pupils to select for study.”
“There are strong systems to manage pupils’ behaviour.”
“Pupils are polite, welcoming and courteous.”
“Pupils are happy and say that they feel safe in school.”
“Pupils know that staff want them to succeed and are helpful if they need additional support. One pupil said, ‘It is the best school in the world.’”
“Leaders have high expectations for all pupils.”
“The school is a calm and well-ordered place.”
“Pupils speak highly of teachers and say that all staff care for them.”
“Parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View were positive and confident that staff look after their children well.”
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