Head of Humanities
Salary: MPS/UPS – £32,916 – £51,048 Per Annum
Allowance: TLR2 – £8,611
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
About Us
Located in Burton-upon-Trent, Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive community with a commitment to student achievement, personal growth, and creative exploration. With excellent facilities, a collaborative staff team, and engaged students, we are proud of our strong academic record and welcoming atmosphere.
The Role
- Provide strategic leadership and management of the Humanities Department.
- Ensure the delivery of an engaging and rigorous curriculum that inspires all learners.
- Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Drive outstanding teaching and learning practices to ensure excellent student outcomes.
- Foster a culture of high expectations, creativity, and academic excellence.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to contribute to whole-school initiatives.
What are we looking for?
If you’re an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record of success in Humanities, then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will be committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of diverse learners.
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy 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 satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
Benefits
- Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression – with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
- Professional assistance – you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
- Pension – automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
- Terms and Conditions – we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
For more information about our Trust and our Academies, visit www.srscmat.co.uk.
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