Head of History

Job Description

Head of History

Clacton Coastal Academy

Pathfields Road
Clacton on Sea, ESSEX, CO15 3JL
United Kingdom

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + TLR2b

Permanent, Full Time

September 2022 Start

Clacton Coastal Academy is a special place to work. We are committed to supporting our students and developing them into well rounded individuals. This is a time of exciting change for the school with new leadership and more opportunities than ever to develop your career with us.

We are looking for a Head of History to lead, manage and develop the department, maximising student achievement and progress. The successfulcandidate will be expected to :

Lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.
Ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the Academy Improvement Plan/Academy Evaluation
Make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department liaising with the Cover Manager/relevant staff.
Set departmental targets and ensure these are achieved.

Closing date:27th May 2022

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.

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.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

AET is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetschools.org/itt/ for further detail

Information about the School

The AET is proud to be the sponsor of Clacton Coastal Academy which opened in September 2009 and works across two campuses. The academy is committed to building on its successes to create a very positive future for the young people of West Clacton.

In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Criminal Records Disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required for all posts.

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.