Head of Humanities

David Ross Education Trust; Frampton CP; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD including Senior Leader courses

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing programme

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust invites applications for Head of Humanities. You will lead the Humanities Department, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and support staff performance while ensuring equality of opportunity for every pupil.

The role requires safeguarding diligence and active contribution to school improvement across our network. As part of a trusted education group, you will collaborate with leaders across academies, develop curriculum leadership, and participate in CPD

Qualifications

• Experience leading a humanities department or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education.
• Awareness of safeguarding requirements and how they apply in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and monitor the work of the Humanities Department to secure high standards of staff performance.
• Drive learning and achievement for all pupils and uphold equality of opportunity.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and policy compliance across the department.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Performance monitoring

Curriculum leadership

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Humanities to be the Subject Leader and be responsible for leading, managing, supporting and monitoring the work of the Humanities Department to secure effective leadership and management of the department and high standards of staff performance. To be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in ensuring equality of opportunity for all and being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct About our Academy We are unapologetically ambitious and have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students throughout Years 7 to 11. We want all students to achieve highly, but alongside academic excellence, we aim to develop young people who leave the academy with a secure sense of identity and understanding of diversity and as well-rounded confident young people who are ready and able to embrace the challenges of adult life., Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London's Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

• M1 - UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) plus TLR 2.3 £8,610
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.