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Head of Department - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Waverley School

Waverley School

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Waverley School

Yardley Green Road

Bordesley Green

Birmingham

B9 5QA

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Job Start Date: 1 April 2023

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 students on roll across the trust.

It develops, brokers and delivers a range of services which support learning and leadership & management and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley School is an all through school for students aged 4-19. It also has a Resource Base for students with cognition and learning difficulties. In its recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Waverley School was graded as a 'Good' School. The secondary phase of Waverley School has 1174 students including those in the Sixth Form.

We have state of the art facilities for learning, teaching and training and a strong staff team that are committed to the learning and development of all our students.

Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

"Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity, respect and tolerance, including for different family lifestyles" - Ofsted 2021

Following the appointment of a new Principal in January 2023, a Head of Drama is sought to deliver a brand new KS3 Drama curriculum and begin preparations to launch Drama to KS4 and potentially KS5 in the future.

We are also looking for a talented professional that is able to lead on school productions and performances in the future.

We believe that this role will appeal to ambitious, talented teacher that wants to make that step up to curriculum leadership.

We are looking for someone who will:

promote and delivery excellent standards of teaching and learning

- has a strong knowledge of curriculum content, coverage and sequencing
- foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the local community

You will need to provide evidence of an outstanding 'track record' to date.

You will need to be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.

How to apply

We welcome informal visits to the school where tours will be undertaken by a senior member of staff.

Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Safeguarding

Teaching

enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Terms and conditions

Rehabilitation of offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Rehabilitation of Offenders.

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