What skills and experience we're looking for
Brookfield Community School have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Social Science to join their dedicated team. As Head of Social Science, you will be required to develop excellence in pedagogy and accelerated progress for all students in their subject area. The successful candidate will also be responsible for department staff, other relevant personnel and students within the subject area.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach KS5 Psychology or Sociology. The post would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their subject and has a real interest in developing young people. They will demonstrate an approachable manner, a keen eye for detail and the ability to motivate and manage the behaviour of students. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations of our students and will be keen to develop their practice.
Brookfield Community School is a large 11-18 school with 1170 students on roll situated on the western edge of Chesterfield and next to the Peak District National Park. We have talented staff, committed and enthusiastic students, strong local partnerships and a wide range of co-curricular and sporting opportunities for students.
Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member ofRedhill College of Leadership and Developmentand as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regionalTeaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
Further details about the role
For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs L Bradshaw Assistant Headteacher (Sixth Form) on l.bradshaw@brookfieldcs.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:
• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Psychology or Sociology
If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.