Leader of Humanities
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Charter School Bermondsey
Southwark
- Expired
- Salary:
- Own competitive teacher scale, with associated Compass Leadership Award (TLR equivalent), and benefits (subsidised health care, ride-to-work, flexi-days)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2017
Job overview
This is an exciting time to join the Compass School community and shape the future of our humanities curriculum. This is a brand new role in the school.
We are looking for an inspirational Leader of Humanities who can build the profile of the humanities subjects across the school, and ensure that all students are fully prepared for the rigour of a GCSE qualification in the humanities.
The appointed person would be responsible for developing the teaching, learning and assessment across the humanities subjects, and ensuring that the curriculum is both rigorous and coherent across the three subject areas (history, geography and relating). There may also be the opportunity to broaden the range of humanities subjects on offer at KS4.
Specific responsibilities would include:
- To undertake a lead role in developing creative and effective pedagogy within the humanities subjects.
- To further develop the humanities action plan, in developing the links between subjects and exploring opportunities for cross-curricular and extra-curricular learning.
- Supporting and leading the learning, teaching, attainment, progress and achievement of students within the humanities subjects
- To co-ordinate the work of the teachers within the humanities subjects, developing a shared ethos and common approaches.
- To line manage each of the single subject teachers across the humanities subjects.
- To support the professional development of staff within the humanities, acting as a role model of good teaching practice.
In choosing a successful candidate, the panel will be seeking an outstanding classroom teacher with the ability to embrace and deliver the vision of the Compass Schools Trust, with the aim of establishing the Compass School in Southwark as one of the most sought after schools in the Borough. They will have a clear vision of how to ensure that all students are prepared to be successful in a humanities GCSE, and know how to create a five year curriculum which build from year 7 to achieve this aim.
The deadline for applications is Monday 24 April 2017. Interviews will take place 25 – 27 April 2017.
The start date for the appointed candidate is 1 September 2017.
If you have any questions, please do contact us at recruitment@compass-schools.com or 0203 542 6506.
About Charter School Bermondsey
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The Charter School Bermondsey Formerly (Compass School Southwark)
The Charter School Bermondsey, was established in 2013 with the firm determination to become an exceptional local school. In a relatively short span of time, we have become the preferred choice for many families in our community.
Our school has gained recognition for offering a distinctive educational experience to the children under our care which combines a rigorous academic curriculum with the development of the whole child, personally, and socially as we guide them towards happy, healthy and successful adult lives.
Our goal is to be a world-class institution renowned for its exceptional academic achievements alongside creative, community and sporting opportunities.
Our brilliant and dedicated staff team will work to develop a global perspective in our students and help them achieve their ambitions. Within the Charter School community, we firmly believe that every child can reach their full potential, provided they receive the appropriate support, inspiration, and challenges.
We have identified four core values—aspiration, integrity, exploration, and resilience—that form the foundation of our approach. These values permeate all aspects of school life, including our daily routines, curriculum, and enriching experiences, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment.
I look forward to working alongside you to ensure that The Charter School Bermondsey offers an incredibly inspiring education for all students.
Our Offer
We are an ambitious small school with small class sizes, a strong sense of community. We offer competitive inner London salaries and reward great teachers with our performance related pay scheme. All staff receive laptops and an annual entitlement to high quality CPD, and:
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Access to high quality CPD including National Professional Qualification
- A new state-of-the-art building opening in 2023 just a stone’s throw from Bermondsey tube
- Cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes
- Employee assistance programme
For further information about the school and the Trust, please go to www.charterbermondsey.org.uk
If you have any questions, contact us at recruitment@charterbermondsey.org.uk or 0203 542 6506.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding children and all appointments will require an enhanced DBS check.
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