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Subject Leader - History

Subject Leader - History

Challney High School for Girls

Luton

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Salary:
MPR/UPR - TLR 2C
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
20 May 2019

Job overview

SUBJECT LEADER – HISTORY – Full time

MPR/UPR  -  TLR 2C

Required for September 2019 - Permanent

Challney High School for Girls is a successful and inclusive school with outstanding facilities, friendly staff and a highly supportive environment with Progress 8 Scores in the top 20% of UK schools for the last 2 years.  We are on a journey to outstanding.  We have a focus on respect, opportunity and achievement and the girls are caring and motivated. They are regularly involved in local and national philanthropic initiatives and this commitment is also reflected in their attitudes to their studies.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring practitioner who will build upon the successes of the History department and lead and develop an innovative curriculum that allows our girls to achieve the best possible outcomes having had the best possible experiences. 

Our students make good progress; their attitudes and behaviour are exemplary and they are a joy to teach.  History is one of the most chosen subjects at KS4 with a dedicated and hardworking team of teachers. This post would suit a motivated, ambitious individual who is looking to take this key EBACC subject to the next level. We would welcome applications from colleagues across the experience spectrum- the key is that you have the drive, commitment and subject expertise to help the girls achieve better than they could ever expect to.

If you are passionate about teaching and leadership and want to develop an innovative curriculum with inspiring learning opportunities for our students – then this is the post for you. 

For an informal discussion about this role please email head@challneygirls.luton.sch.uk.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed: please email ssmith@challneygirls.luton.sch.uk.    Please visit our website www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk/vacancies and follow the link to apply for this post and complete the application form.  CVs are not acceptable.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is noon on Tuesday 21st May 2019 with interviews taking place on Thursday 23rd May 2019.

Challney High School for Girls 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 a DBS and Prohibition check.

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About Challney High School for Girls

Challney High School for Girls is a  secondary school for girls, located in the Challney area of Luton,  Bedfordshire. The school educates girls aged 11 – 16 and almost all  students are from minority ethnic heritages.

Headteacher

Mrs Joanne Mylles

Values and vision

The  school believes and promotes the idea that there is “no ceiling on  potential” and aims to develop influential women of the future by  equipping its students with the skills, attitudes and resilience they  require to succeed in life. It aims to encourage and motivate them by  providing excellent opportunities for learning both in the classroom and  through a range of extra-curricular activities, 

Challney  High School for Girls is an inclusive and diverse community where  caring, compassion and kindness are highly valued. The girls are  encouraged to develop a strong sense of moral integrity and  responsibility to those less fortunate in society, an aim reflected in  the active fundraising for charities that goes on throughout the year.

Ofsted

“The  school’s work to keep students safe and secure is good. Students have a  good understanding of safety matters, including how to keep safe when  working online. They benefit from a good personal development curriculum  which helps them to understand a wide range of safety matters.”

View Challney High School for Girls’ latest Ofsted report 

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