Head of Department

3 weeks ago


Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Bourne End Academy Full time
Job Title: Head of Department

At Bourne End Academy, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Social Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and inspirational leader to shape the educational journey of our students.

  • Provide day-to-day leadership for the development and management of teaching within the department.
  • Identify areas for development and improvement linked to the Academy's strategic plan, SEF, national and local initiatives.
  • Develop and monitor schemes of work for the department across the academy in liaison with colleagues to ensure successful implementation that meets curriculum requirements and is differentiated to reflect student needs.
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of continuous professional development and training related to the department.

Accountability and Leadership: As the Head of Department, you will be accountable for the quality of teaching, learning, and educational outcomes in your area, ensuring they align with the Academy's strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the department, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

• Develop and implement effective strategies to improve teaching and learning, driving student achievement and progress.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and monitor schemes of work, ensuring curriculum requirements are met and student needs are addressed.

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of professional development, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver high-quality education.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Proven experience in delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

• Proven successful mentoring/coaching of colleagues.

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and cycle-to-work programme. As part of our people-first culture, we also offer a generous pension plan, employee assistance programme, and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

About Bourne End Academy:

We are a community of 38 academies, educating over 18,000 pupils across five core hubs. Our vision is to create a learning community where students become future leaders. We pride ourselves on fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders.


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