Head of Department – Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Head of Department – Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences, to support the effective management and smooth operational running of the Prior Pursglove College site.

You will support curriculum teams, providing clear vision and leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning for all our students, as well as leading on specific areas of cross site responsibility as directed by the Heads of Centre.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity to lead a continually evolving college, are committed to making a difference and have the passion and integrity we are looking for, then we would welcome your application.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record of driving improvement in teaching, learning and assessment and delivering outstanding outcomes as a teacher or manager in a mainstream educational setting.
• Experience of taking a lead role for a department or theme during an Ofsted Inspection. Knowledge, understanding and experience of developing a new curriculum, all aspects of alternative and high needs provision.
• Extensive experience of managing and motivating staff.
• High levels of emotional intelligence deployed effectively when dealing with staff, students and parents.
• Confidence in the management of underperformance.
• Experience of effectively managing budgets.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders such as partner schools, employers and parents

If you wish to discuss the role informally or would like to visit the Prior Pursglove College site, please contact Sharon Boyes, Senior HR Officer at HR@tatomix.ac.uk or 01287 280800 for further information.