Head of History

Job Description

MPR / UPR +TLR 2a £2,721

New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike. We have a committed and ambitious team which includes colleagues from Future Leaders, and have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within and beyond the academy.

We are recruiting a Head of History. Reporting to the Head of Academy, you will join an academy where all colleagues play their part and contribute to whole school improvement through our distributed leadership model. If you embody these values and have high expectations, you will be very successful working with us.

If you are driven to lead and develop a department then we want to hear from you! We actively welcome applications from teachers looking for their first leadership position, as well as from experienced colleagues looking to develop their career further.

We are looking for:

A proven record of raising and maintaining standards.
Vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking team of Middle Leaders.
The ability to consult, devise, communicate, implement, monitor and evaluate improvement with a relentless focus on student outcomes.
Relevant qualifications and a record of professional development (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the job specification.
A genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the academy.
We offer:

A commitment to further developing you as a future leader through access to the school network of our sponsor Academies Enterprise Trust.
To be part of an academy moving forward at pace.
A highly committed staff team developing and driving a culture of high expectations and no excuses
A mentorship programme to develop you as a future Leader.
Although this role is based at New Rickstones Academy, you may be required to teach at our at our sister academy, Maltings Academy (also in Witham) as all new staff contracts are to work across both academies.

Visits to the academy are welcomed. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact Damian Lee, Head of Academy via Sue Wright (PA to Head of Academy) on 01376 515 756 / swright@newrickstonesacademy.org

AET believes that each and every child is inspired to choose a remarkable life. Our mission is to gather and motivate inspirational people committed to delivering an excellent education that launches children into remarkable lives.

Our values are:

Be unusually brave
Discover what's possible
Push the limits
Be big-hearted
We offer:

Excellent career prospects across the network, with a culture of looking to promote from within
Access to CPD to enable you to grow and develop in your role
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Something we take very seriously is staff WELLBEING. That's why we have partnered up with BHSF to provide support and employee benefits, such as a health cash plan scheme to support healthcare, discounted gym membership and a employee assistance programme
The opportunity to use Google Suite, which allows you to do your best work, all in one suite
Free car parking
Discounted membership at Witham Leisure Centre and linked centres in the Fusion Group.
This position is required to commence September 2019.

Closing date: Sunday 27 January 2019.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates are advised to carefully consider the Supporting Statement section of the application form, explaining clearly how they meet the requirements of the person specification.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Find your remarkable, apply today, follow the link:https://bit.ly/2RuVfC4

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/work-at-aet/graduates for further details.

- To apply please use the following: jday.01C997950.0@applythis.net

Information about the School

New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand. We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is, and makes me proud to be Principal.

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.

About the Trust

Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national family of schools comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools in England supporting each other to deliver our mission of providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

We employ over 4,000 people across the country, each committed to ensuring that every child receives their entitlement to a high level education. We have a dedicated recruitment team to place teachers and support staff within schools they will thrive in and encourage career development opportunities.

Every decision we make is with students’ learning and interests at the forefront of our minds. Our schools dedicate focused time on formal academic learning with plenty of support for students’ wellbeing - as well as making sure there is time for some fun, too!

Benefits

Career development and training
Great pension
Healthcare cashback and helpline
Employee assistance programme
Free financial advice
Salary advances
Affordable loan scheme
Electric car and bike schemes
Lifestyle savings
Discounted gym membership
Travel and leisure scheme

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here. We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.