Head of RE & Philosophy

• School: Peacehaven Community School Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2c Full time; Permanent

Peacehaven Community School is seeking to recruit an excellent Head of RE and Philosophy looking for an exciting Teaching and Learning responsibility leading our forward-thinking RE Department.

You may be an ambitious teacher seeking your first TLR, or you may already be a successful Middle Leader. We believe in developing the capacity of our staff and the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to participate in CPD that will enhance knowledge and support growth.

We are particularly interested in employing a candidate who has a strong, forward looking vision for the RE, Philosophy and Ethics curriculum. The candidate will:

• Be an outstanding teacher of RE with the drive and capacity to really thrive in this role and to become an exceptional leader. Have a clear vision of how to improve standards in RE. Have the ability to teach and lead across both Key Stages 3 & 4. Have an aspirational vision for the development of an RE, Philosophy and Ethics curriculum. Be able to lead, motivate and inspire students and colleagues. Be resilient, hard-working, solution focused, and committed to transforming student outcomes.

This could be your opportunity to make a significant and measurable difference in improving the educational attainment of the children and young people in this inclusive community.

Peacehaven Community School is a Swale Academies Trust (SAT) School who welcomes applications from teachers who want to develop their careers and explore the opportunities that working within an established academy trust can bring. SAT has a proud history of supporting non-selective schools to out-perform grammar schools in Kent. Here in East Sussex, the Trust is applying those same principles to areas where students have not had the advantages given to their peers in more affluent areas.

PCS is a fully inclusive school with a Special Facility for students. There is a higher than average % of students with SEND need throughout the school and we offer Small Group Access Teaching to students where required.

At PCS, achievement is a focus for all within an inclusive and supportive school community. We develop confident, happy, ambitious students who take pride in their learning and flourish. Students will be socially aware and leave our school being academically successful, having the skills and qualities to face new challenges.

You will have the ability to motivate and inspire students and will be relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of progress for every student, regardless of their ability.

We provide constant, high quality CPD and all staff are passionate about sharing good practice.

If you are looking for an opportunity that will excite and challenge you, and have boundless energy and resilience, then we look forward to receiving your application.

This school is also committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check and the post may be offered only on receipt of two good references.

Peacehaven Community School is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant school on the South Coast, near Brighton. Life at Peacehaven Community School does not stand still and we constantly seek innovative ways to improve school standards.

Join us to benefit from:

• Friendly and supportive school environment; Be part of a highly successful Trust; CPD opportunities;

• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice; Ride to Work Scheme; Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Recruitment Pack can be accessed here- https://www.swale.at/_site/data/files/vacancies/pcs/head-of-re-and-philosophy-sept23/E8E37531F7F4FDB073D28BB5289BD7F7.pdf

If you are interested in this post, please contact Vickie Jenkins for an informal discussion.  victoria.jenkins@swale.at and 01273 581100

Completed application forms should be sent to April Stevens (Office and Media Manager) or Liz Fulker (Lead Admin Officer) at pcs-recruitment@swale.at or by post to Peacehaven Community School, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 26^th June 2023

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure