Head of Sociology and Health and Social Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our highly successful Social Science department comprising of Sociology and Health and Social Care. Sociology is a very popular subject choice at A Level, where the AQA specification is delivered by a dedicated team of specialist teachers. Outcomes at A Level are consistently amongst the best in the school, with a stunning 100% of students securing A* - B grades at A Level in 2019 and 2020. Health and Social Care team is also a very popular subject choice at both GCSE and BTEC Level 3 and is delivered by two specialists. Outcomes for BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care is well above average and majority of student’s secure D/D*.

The successful applicant will be motivated to lead a team of highly committed subject specialists who believe there are no limits to what our students can achieve. As one of the highest performing departments in the school it is renowned for its pedagogy and academic success, and now seeks an inspirational leader who is motivated to drive student achievement to even greater heights.

This post would suit an outstanding teacher with the ambition and vision to make a success of this role. We are looking to appoint a colleague with a track record of delivering outstanding outcomes at GCSE and A Level. As a middle leader, you will be a key member of our Teaching and Learning Group and play a key role in driving up standards across the school.

What we offer:

• An outstanding track record at GCSE and A level
• A department of colleagues who support each other
• Professional development through the Harrow Collegiate Teaching School Alliance
• Mindfulness and wellbeing activities each week along with staff sports and clubs
• One of the best sites in London, located on the greenbelt next to Bentley Priory and set in 27 acres of woodland and fields, providing an exceptional learning environment

Bentley Wood High had a phenomenal 0.98 progress 8 score in 2019 this continues to build on exceptional progress 8 scores over the past 3 years. Students achieved 78% grades 9-4 in both English & Mathematics. The achievement of grade 4 or above in EBacc at 63% is significantly higher than schools nationally. Many subjects achieved strong GCSE results with a high proportion of students achieving grades 9-7. All 6th Form students’ study and complete 4 AS courses in Year 12 and 3 A Levels in Year 13. Bentley Wood Sixth Form maintains an ALPS T- score in the top 25% of schools across all subjects at both AS and A Level, with progress being above average at +0.34.

“Outstanding teaching stimulates the students’ passion, igniting their enthusiasm and interests for learning. Students’ behaviour around the school and their attitudes to learning in lessons are exemplary” Ofsted Outstanding.

Should you want to know a bit more, or to visit the school, please contact us to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 27th March 2020.
Interview date: TBC.

For any additional details please contact the Headteacher, Janice Howkins, Clamp Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 3JW, 020 8954 3623 or recruitment@bentleywood.harrow.sch.uk. 

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