Head of Faculty (Humanities)

The Orme Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative thinker and leader to our Humanities faculty. The successful candidate will have an absolute commitment to raising standards of achievement, developing strong progression in students’ learning and a desire to support the young people in all areas of their education. We welcome applicants that have the ability to teach Humanities across KS3 and KS4, welcoming specialists in History, Geography or RE. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented leader to oversee the development of a faculty of humanities-based subjects (Geography, History and RE). As well as faculty leadership, overseeing Heads of Department, the key focus is to lead and develop the quality of Learning and Teaching in these subjects at The Orme Academy. We are looking for someone who can not only deliver high quality lessons themselves, but also has an infectious desire and ability to develop others to those same high standards. Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. In our secondary schools, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to curriculum design, ensuring all our schools have breadth and ambition for all students, regardless of their starting points and barriers. Standard curriculum models don’t always engage all students, so we constantly seek to innovate and provide better opportunities to develop both knowledge and skills for life. Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment: Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme. Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being. Free Discount For Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands. Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. The Orme Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online checks and criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB). We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

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