The Head of Department will have the support of a committed teaching team and have many opportunities to work collaboratively with a supportive group of curriculum leaders.

As a school, we offer the following benefits:

■               A unique and exciting future as part of the Hart Schools Trust

■               Happy, friendly and motivated students

■               A dedicated, professional and caring team

As a Head of Department you will:

■               Be an excellent teacher;  responsible for carrying out the duties of a teacher as set out in the DfE Teachers Standards document and as outlined in the DfE School Teachers’ pay and Conditions document.

■               Work to raise standards of student progress and attainment within your curriculum area

■               Use data effectively to monitor and support student progress.

■               Be accountable for student progress and development within your subject areas.

■               Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.

■               Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for learners studying in the departments, in accordance with the aims  of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Headteacher.

■               Be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum areas.

■               Manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department effectively to support the department development plan.

■               Keep up to date with the latest developments in your curriculum areas

■               Consider how to maximise student potential via extra-curricular activities, trips and visits

** Please see job description for full details **

WHO WE ARE

The Hart Schools Trust (the Trust) is a multi-academy trust that currently includes the Thomas Alleyne Academy and Roebuck Academy in Stevenage.

• The Thomas Alleyne Academy: a growing secondary school, with sixth form, in Stevenage.  The school was graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management at its last Ofsted inspection in 2024.

• Roebuck Academy: a growing primary and nursery school in Stevenage.  The school was graded ‘Good’ at its last Ofsted inspection in 2021.

The Trust is part of the Hart Learning Group, a charitable organisation with a mission to create social and economic value through learning. 

The Hart Learning Group currently includes: 

• North Hertfordshire College, a large general further education college in Stevenage and Hitchin.

• The Hart Schools Trust, a burgeoning schools trust that currently sponsors Thomas Alleyne's Academy and Roebuck Academy in Stevenage.

• Hart Learning & Development, a progressive new learning and development business which supports businesses of all sizes to engage with and invest in emerging talent.

We’re building an amazing team, all of whom share our passion, pace and commitment to helping our students to get where they want to be in life. 

As a school, we offer the following benefits: 

• A unique and exciting future as part of the Hart Schools Trust 

• Happy, friendly and motivated students 

• A dedicated, professional and caring team 

• A professional and supportive work environment 

• A range of development opportunities and tailored support programmes across the Hart Schools Trust 

• A positive atmosphere where there is a real ‘can do’ attitude 

If you are keen to make a difference and enjoy working as part of a supportive, dedicated and happy team please come and meet us – visits are warmly welcomed and recommended.