Thank you for taking an interest in joining Holmleigh Park. Holmleigh Park is an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community. We expect all staff, students and parents to embrace our three principles - Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility - so that our students leave school as ambitious, confident and successful young adults with the highest standards of integrity.
The Humanities faculty consists of the following subjects: History, Geography, RS, and Politics (KS5 only). We are making considerable strides forward with the quality of our Humanities curriculums. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is an expert in curriculum development and implementation and can work closely with each Head of Department to continue the good work that has already started. Our curriculum development principles are based in identifying, specifying and sequencing substantive and disciplinary knowledge. This is so that we ensure every student experiences a coherent journey of learning in each subject, from Year 7 to Year 13. Our curriculum implementation principles are rooted in understanding the science of learning.
We welcome visits or conversations with prospective applicants.
Applications must be received no later than Monday 6th May 2024. Candidates are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible as GLT reserve the right to close the advert at any time should we have received sufficient applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
- As a senior middle leader, the Director of Faculty will:
- Support the Headteacher and Leadership Team in the day-to-day management of the school
- Communicate the school(s) vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership
- Lead by example, focusing on providing excellent education for all students
- Lead on particular whole-school strategies and policy areas
- Build positive relationships with members of the school(s) community
- Keep up to date with developments in education
- Use data and assessment within their faculty to ensure students make exceptional progress
- Ensure a rich extra-curricular offer across the faculty
Managing staff
- As a senior middle leader, the Director of Faculty will:
- Line manage Heads of Department within your faculty, by developing and challenging them.
- This will include undertaking performance management, holding Raising Achievement Meetings and providing necessary support and guidance, as well as managing underperformance.
You will need:
- Educated at degree level, with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Qualified teacher status.
- Further relevant professional studies.
- Demonstrable successful career experience, relevant to the role.
- Experience of designing, tracking, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on systems capable of bringing outstanding student outcomes.
What’s in it for you:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 6th May 2024. 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.
Holmleigh Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with the DfE guidelines “Safeguarding Children: Safer Recruitment and Selection in Education Settings”.
The school will adhere to the following guidelines:
1. All new staff will be subject to a criminal background check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. This will be an enhanced check for those whose duties include caring for, training or supervising children.
2. All posts at Holmleigh Park High School require an acceptance of the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
3. The selection procedure for all posts will include a consideration of the applicant’s suitability to work with children as well as the post.
4. All applicants must submit a signed application form. This is taken as verification that all statements are true and that the applicant is not in any way disqualified from working with children eg on List 99.
5. Posts at Holmleigh Park High School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act of 1974, and if necessary a declaration must be made on the application form.
6. The school will seek references on all short listed candidates prior to interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications prior to interviews.
7. Referees should be someone who has had a working or professional relationship with the candidate, and should not be a friend or relative.
8. Referees will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children including any in which the penalty is time expired, and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns and the outcome of that procedure.