We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Director of Learning Humanities who is dynamic, creative and ambitious.
The Director of Learning Humanities is a key post and an exciting one. We are looking for an exemplary leader to offer strategic direction, creative curriculum design and team co-construction to ensure the outcomes for all students are exceptional.
Purpose:
- To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress.
- To be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area.
- To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others to create consistency of approach and excellence within the classroom.
- To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies.
- To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area.
The right candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
- Relevant specialist qualifications and experience (e.g BSc in History or related degree)
- Specialism in History
- Ability to deliver high-quality Science lessons covering a range of modules and concepts
- A good understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements for Science
- Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning to ensure all learners progress and achieve to a high standard in preparation for examinations
Why join us?
At Childwall Sports & Science Academy, you’ll be working alongside a passionate team, and will have the ability to help shape teaching and learning standards and make a real difference. You will have opportunities for professional development and growth.
Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Post at the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected or defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) order 2020.
We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice. Shortlisted candidates are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to us, and we cannot take these offences into account.