Subject Leader for History - Full-time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-4091-358T
• Posted:14/09/2018
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Jan 2019
• App Close Date:12/10/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:15th October 2018

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Subject Leader for History

Required for January 2019

Full time, permanent, Main scale and TLR depending on experience

We are seeking to appoint an innovative teacher to lead our history department. This post provides an excellent opportunity for teachers looking for career progression. The successful applicant would need to have exceptional skills in inspiring and engaging students for lifelong learning and be able to demonstrate good outcomes.

This is an exciting time to join our school as we are a candidate school for the Career-related Programme and the school is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy-a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and international education-that we believe is important for our schools.

Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be held before the published closing date.

Application packs available online https://www.swaleacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note - we cannot accept CVs without an application form.

Closing date: 12th October 2018

Interview date: 15th October 2018

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact details: Mr D Costley - Senior Assistant Headteacher

The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1PX

Email: dcostley@ccw.kent.sch.uk

Telephone: 01227 931300

Applications to be sent to: Mrs S Rivett, HR Officer

Email: HR@swale.at

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

Executive Headteacher: Mr S Murphy

Head of School: Mrs A M Gibson MA

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Alex Holmes
• Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
• Telephone: 01227 931300
• Email: tws_admin@swale.at

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification