Head of School: Humanities (& Teacher of Geography)

Salary: Mainscale PLUS Responsibility Allowance 24 (£6,000) for the management of the School
(Sixth Form Colleges Association Teaching Scale £21,684 - £37,008 depending on experience PLUS Responsibility Allowance £6,000) 

Lead an exceptional team in an outstanding college, with a reputation for career development.       

NEW College is an outstanding place to work and study. Not only is the college regularly near the top of UK Sixth Form College results tables, we have an enviable reputation for the development of staff careers – it isn’t often you’ll see us advertise externally for senior roles because of the efforts we make to provide real, productive, staff progression routes. The College was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2014.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to lead and manage our School of Humanities encompassing, Geography, Geology, History, Government and Politics and General Studies.  This is a critical post within the newly formed structure of Schools at the College.

The post-holder should be an outstanding teacher as well as an innovative and dynamic leader who will lead in developing and raising achievement across the School.  The successful candidate must be able to teach A Level Geography.

Able to demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for your subject area and the ability to motivate and inspire students and staff, you should have a commitment to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile and a demonstrable record of doing so. You might already be number two in your department, or be a department head looking for a wider role, but we’d be equally pleased to hear from experienced and excellent teachers of Humanities looking for career advancement. You may currently be working in a Sixth Form College, or in general Further Education, but we’d be just as pleased to receive good applications from teachers in 11-19 schools in the maintained or the independent sectors, with KS5 experience.

NEW College is easy to get to, linked closely to the main motorway network by the M62 and M1 and commutable from Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield and much of the North of England. Pontefract is famous for liquorish and our beautiful racecourse – situated near to the college, but it offers a great blend of countryside and community – with the major conurbations of Leeds and Sheffield and their nightlife, culture and shopping very easily accessible.

We offer:

• Full support from a new, dedicated, inspirational and approachable leadership team;
• A collegiate approach to best practice, with a consultative yet inclusive style;
• The opportunity to join a truly Outstanding (OfSTED Grade 1 across the board, under the new CIF) College with a unique and forward-looking structure;
• Dedicated career development and advice and a platform towards further career success.

If you believe that this fits your skills and abilities, we’d love to hear from you.

Application forms and further details are available from our advisers, ASDTi by visiting www.headofschool.co.uk where you can see videos and photos of the college as well as downloading a full application pack including application form, job description and person specification.  You can also email for a pack to gm@asdti.com or call ASDTi on 01457 851407.  Please do not contact the college directly about the vacancy.

Please note that to apply you will need to complete the forms from ASDTi – applications by CV are not accepted.

Closing date: Tuesday, 28th April 2015.
Interviews to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

NEW COLLEGE has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS. NEW College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.