King Alfred School
Location
Barnet, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Introduced in September 2021, our Interdisciplinary projects, are a key educational innovation in our progressive-minded school.
Named ‘Explorations’, there are twelve interdisciplinary enquiries spread over Years 6 to 8. Each is allocated 4 to 5 hours per week, taught in a flexible purpose-designed space, and lasts for one term. Students go through a process of ‘Connecting’ to the enquiry question, ‘Constructing’ their knowledge across different subject disciplines, and then ‘Contributing’ to a final project, often with a real-world context. Many of the Explorations have a social justice or community-based dimension, and all enable the students to take a leading role in their own learning.
The Explorations are built around developing the Knowledge, Skills and Qualities set out in the ‘KAS Deeper Learning Wheel’. Progress is captured through digital portfolios, and there is a strong emphasis on metacognition.
We are now looking for a leader who will drive forward our Explorations programme from September.
You will be responsible for:
Strategic leadership
Leadership of the educational design and provision
Leadership of the Explorations team
Teach an appropriate timetable of lessons
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
A full and person specification can be found on our website which is where you can apply via our online Application Form.
Closing date for applications: midnight, Tuesday 12 March 2024
Interview day: Tuesday 19 March 2024
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
To read more about King Alfred’s diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy .
All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Terms of employment
The appointment will be made subject to successful references and DBS check.
The post is full-time / permanent.
All new staff have a probationary period supported by a carefully structured induction programme.
Benefits include:
Job tags
Salary
£5.5k - £8k per annum
