About This Role
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher, preferably with a Geography background, to join the Humanities Department as Assistant Curriculum Leader for Humanities to deliver a high-quality Humanities curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
What does this job do?
To work with the Curriculum Leader and other Middle Leadership Team’s to develop the overall direction of the department and school
To keep up to date with current issues in teaching and learning and in school improvement, and to share this with staff
To work in partnership with the SLT in the cycle of planning, implementation, review and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan, specifically within the Teaching & Learning improvement strategies
To contribute to the setting of highly ambitious targets for pupils and staff, and to be accountable in their delivery within the department
What are the job requirements?
Qualified Teacher Status
Excellent professional knowledge and understanding of national and examination curricular requirements of the subject.
Exceptional knowledge of Humanities with the ability to plan lessons with clear objectives to ensure progression for all students
A thorough understanding of and commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
To challenge and support others in developing professionally, both formally and informally.
To act as a coach and/or line manager to staff where appropriate and to organise induction.
To ensure own continuing professional development including attending training opportunities.
To organise the day to day running of classes including the efficient management of school resources.
To be able to stimulate students and colleagues through a positive, active and supportive attitude.
To promote self-discipline, high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes on the part of all students and to implement policies and procedures to foster them.
About Atherton High School:
‘Our curriculum ambition at Atherton High School is to make learning irresistible for all'. We have designed a challenging and ambitious curriculum to provide the best learning opportunities for all our students to aspire and achieve.
Our core values that drive our curriculum are:
Aspiration for all to improve life chances for every student.
Excellence in learning through an ambitious knowledge and vocabulary-rich curriculum for all.
Character and personal development to equip all of our students to succeed in life.
At Atherton High School what is taught is coherently planned and sequenced to equip students to succeed in life. Our curriculum supports students from all backgrounds, including those who are disadvantaged, so students can access a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum. Our school community believes strongly in providing disadvantaged pupils with a curriculum that enables them to reach the academic standards of their non-disadvantaged peers. Our goal is to bring our young people into the big conversations of subject disciplines, to bring depth to our curriculum, so they can understand the world around them.
What We Offer:
Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Access to government pension schemes.
Free parking.
Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager.
Safeguarding Information
The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.