Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Social Sciences at Yate Academy. We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic teacher who can teach a range of Social Sciences. This role arises due to the opening of our own Sixth Form in September 2025. The ability to teach either Psychology, Sociology and Criminology at A Level would be an advantage.
We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. At Yate Academy we firmly believe in disruption free learning and in fostering an environment where all children are able to learn and all teachers are able to teach. We believe our students deserve the highest expectations and high quality teaching is central to everything we do. As such all staff have dedicated intellectual preparation time as part of their allocated contact time. This deliberately facilitates the sharing of knowledge, best practice and planning.
We also understand the pressures on school staff and the lack of flexible working options in many schools compared to other industries. The academy is currently undergoing a trial year in which every member of staff is allocated one afternoon every two weeks (pro rata) as flexible working time. If you are a diligent professional with high standards who values exceptional student behaviour and a workplace which truly prioritises learning, we want to hear from you.
Main purpose of the role:
Oversee/organise curriculum delivery within the Social Science department.
Make available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subject within the Learning Area.
Encouraging the selection of suitable teaching and learning styles and subject matter in providing a differentiated approach to students.
Monitor and analyse the academic performance of students on an ongoing basis and provide relevant reports when requested.
Devise and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
Complete self-evaluation documentation, in particular data analysis of student performance Post-16.
Duties and responsibilities:
To lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others, including participation in Performance Management/appraisal arrangements.
To impact on the educational progress of students.
To contribute to curriculum planning and delivery as applicable.
To monitor teaching and learning as part of the Trusts DDI process.
Managing Staff :
Under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team:
Performance manage their department, including carrying out appraisals, providing professional development opportunities, and holding staff to account to their performance
Create an ethos within which their direct reports are motivated and supported to develop their skills and knowledge.
Commit to their own professional development, proactively identifying development opportunities.
Modelling best practice for teachers:
Demonstrate excellent performance against all of the teacher’s standards and the Greenshaw Principles of Teaching.
Contribute to the development of the Greenshaw Learning Trust by sharing effective practice, working in partnership with other schools and promoting innovation.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 3rd February 2025
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.