Job Description

Salary:

MPS/UPS + TLR 2c (8,279)

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

6 May 2025

Job overview

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MPS/UPS + TLR 2c (8,279)

Required: September 2025

At Fearnhill we know that great leaders make a real difference to the life chances of young people. We are committed to creating the best working conditions for our teachers so that they love their work and, as a result, have a positive impact on all our students.


As the number of students on roll increase - especially in the sixth form - we are seeking an ambitious and inspiring teacher to lead our Social Sciences department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to shape the vision and strategic direction of a growing and dynamic faculty. Subjects currently within the faculty include Psychology and Criminology, with potential for the addition of new subjects. The role includes overseeing curriculum design, assessment and outcomes, and supporting staff in delivering engaging and challenging lessons at both GCSE and A level.


As our Sixth Form continues to expand, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience teaching Social Sciences at Key Stage 5 and a passion for post-16 education. This is an ideal next step for someone aspiring to senior leadership in the future.


At Fearnhill, we exist to develop successful Fearnhill Students by removing barriers to progress and ensuring high achievement for all. To find out more about our values and approach, read our leadership values statement here.
Fearnhill has undergone rapid and sustained improvement over the last five years. This is especially true in our academic outcomes, with our Sixth Form now firmly established and thriving. The school's contextual value added has been significantly above average for the last two years.


Fearnhill is a great place to work because we value every member of our school community. Relationships between students and staff are strong and supportive, and the school is typically a happy and purposeful environment. We actively work to reduce teacher workload, so our staff have the time and energy to focus on what matters most - teaching and learning. This includes:

No written marking No written reports Fewer data drops No formal lesson observations No appraisal targets Centralised detentions Ample parking

We are also proud of our clear and effective approach to behaviour. High expectations are consistently upheld, and as a result, learning is rarely disrupted and teachers are respected.


Finally, we place a strong emphasis on professional development. Our shared understanding of teaching and learning underpins everything we do, and we support our staff to grow in expertise and confidence at every stage of their career.


We would love to welcome you for an informal visit if you are interested in this role. Please email

admin@fearnhill.herts.sch.uk

to arrange visit. Alternatively, please complete the application form available on our website (at the bottom of the page).

Closing date: 12pm on 6th May 2024

We reserve the right to close the advert early should we find the right candidate.


Fearnhill School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

About

Fearnhill School

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Fearnhill School

Icknield Way, Letchworth
Hertfordshire
SG6 4BA
United Kingdom

+44 1462 621200

Fearnhill School is a mixed, comprehensive secondary school with sixth form in Hertfordshire serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Letchworth Garden City has approximately 520 students on roll.



Fearnhill School was built for Hertfordshire County Council and has facilities including a music suite, drama studio, nine fully-size teaching laboratories and good IT provision. A sports centre is also on site, complete with a gymnasium and tennis courts.

Headteacher

Tim Spencer

Values and vision

I am proud to welcome you to Fearnhill School. We are a learning community where challenge, excellence and co-operation are our core values. We offer a positive and successful learning environment where all our students can achieve to the highest possible standard, within a framework of strong relationships. A Fearnhill student is a young person who is ready to take their place in a challenging and complex world because of their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge and skills and their readiness to take on new challenges. Fearnhill students build a level of mutual respect between their peers and members of the school community and ensure that individuals are treated as equals, regardless of their differences. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in and gain new skills and interests outside of the classroom, ranging from art lessons to sports clubs. From Year 7 onwards, the school introduces students to careers education, allowing for them to gain aspirations and work towards their future career goals during their education.

Ofsted

"Attitudes to learning are positive. Students interact well with their teachers, and the good quality of relationships in the classroom is an important factor in the increased rate of academic progress seen across the school".



View Fearnhill School's latest Ofsted report