Head of History
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Employer: Wirral School
- Salary: £28,000 - £43,685
- Location: Wirral Grammar School for Boys
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 1fte hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 19/04/2023 at 12:00
- Reference: SCH/23/234725
Mainscale to Upper Pay Scale & TLR2
Full Time Permanent
Required from 01 September 2023
A leadership opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and committed Historian to take the next step in their career and lead a vibrant and progressive curriculum team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our dedicated and supportive team of staff. You will lead and teach History to a range of classes and years, including examination groups at KS4 and KS5. You will work collaboratively with other teaching professionals in ensuring that all students can reach their full potential.
Working in partnership with other Heads of Department as part of the School Leadership Group, you will be the strategic lead for History, having accountability for student attainment and achievement within your whole curriculum area, monitoring and supporting student progress. We are looking for a talented individual with the ability to motivate and lead colleagues to develop and enhance teaching practice and provide an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum.
No matter what stage you are at in your career, if you would like to work in an excellent school with wide ranging opportunities for CPD and feel you have a contribution to make to our students and community, we would be delighted to receive your application.
The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability
Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school office. Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher at the school address.
WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Cross Lane Bebington
Wirral CH63 3AQ
Tel: 0151 644 0908
www.wirralgrammarboys.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £43,685 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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