Second in Charge RE Department (plus temporary HOD maternity cover)

William Perkin CE High School, a SIAMS and Ofsted Outstanding school, is part of the Twyford Trust. This is an exciting time for the Trust as William Perkin opens its new sixth form and we welcome our fourth school, Ada Lovelace, not only into the Trust but also into our building. We are therefore looking for a 2 i/c RE to join our growing department as we look to launch these two new phases in our development. The new post-holder will fulfil the role of HOD maternity cover from February 2019, an excellent opportunity for professional development in leading a department, placing the successful candidate in a strong position to apply to lead the Ada Lovelace RE department when the school moves to its new site in 2020.

RE is a core subject at William Perkin, forming a foundational part of our students’ education across all Key Stages. All students at KS4 study for GCSE RE (AQA) and our developing Sixth Form provides opportunity for A Level (OCR) and wider RE provision. The post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and supportive RE department that works collaboratively to create a curriculum that inspires, challenges and nurtures students, using ambitious outcomes, and leading to thorough subject knowledge and sustained progress. 

The success of the RE department is demonstrated through excellent RE results throughout the school including outstanding results in our first year of GCSE: 

• 9% of all students achieved a grade 9
• 48% of all students achieved grades 7-9 
• 81% of all students achieved grades 5-9

In addition to delivering outstanding learning in a core subject, the RE department also has close links with the Chaplaincy, SMSC and Wider Learning teams within the school – offering further opportunities for the post-holder to impact wider school life in diverse and meaningful ways.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the drive to contribute to a team committed to achieving outstanding results for all students irrespective of ability. S/he will be enthused by the prospect of maintaining a student learning culture within the department which is both engaging and aspirational. 

For more information about our schools please see the Trust and schools websites, and for information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website by clicking on the Apply button below.

Successful candidates will have: 

• A good degree and QTS 
• Proven record of outstanding results
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor
• Some experience of implementing curriculum planning and development systems and initiatives
• Some experience of managing others / managing change is desirable but not necessary
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school. 

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team.

How to apply:

Please visit the Twyford Trust website by clicking on the Apply button below for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time below. They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk Please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 10th October 2018

Interview date: Wednesday 17th October 2018

The Twyford Trust 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 applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.