Head of Humanities

• Plan and teach inspiring lessons that engage students of all ability levels. Excellent organisational ability Ability to organise own teaching resources and activities to deadline and quality standards. Ability to contribute to the design of subject units, curriculum development and new teaching approaches. Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower the school community to carry forward a shared vision. Build and maintain effective relationships. Listen to, and reflect on, feedback from others, including colleagues and governors. Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems. Essentials

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Qualified Teacher Status.

Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification.

• Detailed knowledge and understanding in the subject of

Humanities and A Level.

• Ability to apply knowledge and skills from theory in a

practical classroom context Ability to motivate and encourage children

Effective classroom manager

Ability to create effective relationships with a variety of

different people

Evidence of ability to teach across the whole of the 11-16

age range

Evidence of use of strategies for raising achievement and

achieving excellence

Evidence of use of strategies for ensuring inclusion,

diversity and access

Ability to prioritise, plan, organise and manage work life

balance

Ability to work as an effective team player, understanding

the strengths and weakness of others to help team

development

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication

skills, both written and spoken Desirable

Excellent experience and knowledge of IT to support

learning

Excellent use of a range of evidence, including

performance data, to support, monitor, evaluate and

improve aspects of school life.

Experience of marking for examinations boards

Ability to contribute to wider school administration and

initiatives