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Head of Humanities Faculty
Salary: Main / Upper Ranges + TLR 1b - £9,567 per annum
Full-time, permanent post
Required for start in September 2019
As a result of an internal promotion to our Senior Leadership Team, we are now seeking to appoint a highly ambitious middle leader as Head of Humanities. This is an exciting and highly sought after opportunity to lead an established faculty made up of the various humanities subject areas i.e. Geography, History, PSHE, Psychology, RE and Sociology. The faculty consists of a total of 16 teaching staff, teaching within their subject specialism.
This role will suit an experienced Teacher of Humanities with a strong academic track record, experience of effective management, the ability to lead and be capable of building good working relationships with staff, students and parents. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate an effective and inspiring teaching style and determination to influence positive changes, as well as contribute to the further development of improving and narrowing the gaps of literacy and numeracy school wide.
The successful applicant would have responsibility for the strategic direction and development of the faculty, including:
- Teaching and Learning;
- Designing and developing an exciting, imaginative and effective curriculum for all Key Stages
- Leading and managing staff;
- Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
In return, the successful candidate can expect:
- Work life balance with a continental school day of 07:55 to 14:10
- Comprehensive tailored induction programmes
- Mentor / Coach and Buddy System
- Outstanding Teacher Programmes
- An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
- Commitment to continuing professional development, including MA / MSc and other courses
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Various staff benefits including access to the gymnasium and swimming pool
You would be joining a 'good' school passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their 'Personal Best'.
If you feel that The King Edmund School is the type of school you are seeking, please apply by completing the application form available from our school website and email to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk. Early applications and school visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.
Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 3 April 2019
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 April 2019
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Information about the School
The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.
Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.