Head of Humanities

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated, motivated and innovative Head of Humanities, being able to teach Geography, History and/or Sociology to join us at Three Rivers Academy. We are looking for an inspirational teacher with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment, together with a commitment to bringing out the best in every student. The ability to teach to A' level is desirable but not essential. We are looking for staff to join our team who are passionate about improving students’ life chances and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team and our extensive enrichment programme.  At Three Rivers Academy we are proud to offer a range of benefits and promote a healthy work/life balance: Generous ECT Welcome payment (up to £2,000) Recruitment and retention allowances available to attract the very best staff An extra border allowance is payable in certain circumstances The vast majority of full-time teachers have their own classroom Directed time is kept to a minimum with after-school meetings lasting no longer than an hour and all school events calendared in advance All teaching staff are provided with a laptop Professional opportunities to share and grow within The Howard Partnership Trust with high-quality CPD opportunities at all levels from ECT to SLT School easily accessible via public transport Active staff wellbeing group An inclusive community which celebrates its diversity You will be fully supported by the senior leadership team. Our outstanding staff and students make us a great place to work. The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.  We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible.  Please let us know what we can do to assist, just contact us by email for an informal chat. All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.  All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Three Rivers Academy is a school that maximises opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in an environment that is stimulating, caring and supportive. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, which we expect all staff to embrace. The school was judged GOOD in every category by Ofsted in May 2019. We are fortunate to offer some of the best facilities in Surrey, with a spacious and modern building. Within The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) there are career development opportunities available across a large number of partnership schools. In addition, THPT is also able to offer:  An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation. Electronic Vehicle salary benefit. An excellent benefit package including Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes. A fantastic Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions. Rewards and benefits scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.  Full access to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values. Our values are: Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success Please ensure your supporting statement reflects our values. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.