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Head of Social Sciences Department

2 months ago

Willesden, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Lowe Academy Willesden Full time
Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Social Sciences department, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality and comprehensive curriculum. Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Operational and strategic planning, including the development of subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies.
  • Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high-quality and cost-effective curriculum, and leading the development of the subject and its delivery.
  • Staff development, including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff.
  • Student outcomes, including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems, and the input and maintenance of accurate student data.
  • Pastoral system, including being a form tutor to a selected group of students.
  • Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model.
Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual who:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and ideally, management training.
  • Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level.
  • Have experience of initiation and effective management of change.
  • Show evidence of raising achievement in their present post and showing good value added for groups.
  • Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in the subject and their implications.
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking.
  • Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement.
  • Have good communication skills in speech and writing.
  • Display excellent organisational skills.
  • Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students.
  • Are able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.
About Us

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a vibrant and inclusive community that values determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy. We are committed to providing an outstanding education that prepares our students for success in all aspects of life. Our core values inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success, and we use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

We are proud of our exceptional curriculum, outstanding teachers, and relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour. Our post-16 excellence offers a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders, and our arts and sports specialisms embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance.

We are committed to ensuring our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.