Director of Humanities
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Milton Keynes
- Expired
- Salary:
- L7- L11: £51,470 - £56,796
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2023
Job overview
L7- L11: £51,470 - £56,796
AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Full Time, Permanent
September 2023 start date
This is an exciting time to join Sir Herbert Leon Academy, with our new Principal in place. We have staff who are committed to our students and the community we serve and this is incredibly important to us. Staff are keen and willing to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected. You will be welcomed from your first day, be an integral part of the academy and supported by an experienced & supportive leadership team.
Our core purpose is to enable all young people to have the opportunities to make exceptional progress both academically and in their lives outside of the classroom so that they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives.
There is no better time to join Sir Herbert Leon Academy.
We are now accepting applications for a Director of Humanities who will be leading across History, Geography, Sociology and PSHE. We warmly welcome candidates from any of those subject specialisms who have significant experience within their teaching career. If you are looking for career progression and the opportunity to inspire colleagues and students, this is an outstanding opportunity. You will be joining not only an excellent school but also one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the country so you will benefit from links with the wider trust's Currriculum Team and benefit from our CPD programme (including National Professional Qualifications). As a trust, we can offer Visa sponsorship and the possibility of a relocation allowance for an exceptional candidate.
School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact Stevie Louise Marshall on smarshall@shlacademy.org.
Closing date: Wednesday May 24th 2023
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK2 3HQ
- United Kingdom
About the school:
Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
- We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
- With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
- We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.
That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.
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