Job Description

Thomas Bennett Community College, Crawley, West Sussex


Education - teaching


Full time


Permanent


We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaging and creative Head of Humanities. You will have experience in teaching students of all abilities to reach their academic potential. You will have the knowledge, skills and personal qualities to successfully help lead a department of dedicated professionals. As Head of Department, we would ask you to use your subject expertise and passion for teaching to support teachers in the departments to ensure the curriculum, assessment and teaching is the very best it can be.

The successful candidate will be someone who works flexibly to support the achievement of students, and consistently models outstanding practice, with students' wellbeing at the forefront of all that they do. Applications are welcome from newly qualified/established teachers who have a proven track record of academic success and who are committed to inclusive, comprehensive education. The suitable candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the academic, spiritual, moral and cultural well-being of young people and will support an already successful department along the next stage of its development. In addition, the post will provide an excellent opportunity for professional development.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:Excellent teaching skills Self motivation and potential High level organisational and ICT skills Effective communication skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team About the school:


Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming school community, with the highest expectations We are ideally located for commuters, situated 30 minutes from Brighton and London We have an impressive, modern school site with outstanding facilities across all subject areas We joined the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) on the 1st September 2012, and are part of a group of 7 TKAT academies in Crawley Through our focused and bespoke training, staff are equipped with the skills to engage learners through the delivery of high quality lessons Teachers all receive a laptop for their own use This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a fast paced team that has a proven track record in effecting change and is focused on continual school improvement.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. We have a whole school approach to flexible working to promote a positive work life balance.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support and value wellbeing.

Access to interview

Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist, we will.