Head of Learning Area – Humanities

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA)
Location: London
Salary (£): L5 - L9
Closing Date: 12th May 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Phase: Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy / Mossbourne Federation
Type of School: Multi Academy Trust

Role Managed by

Rebecca Beach
Executive Search Consultant

TES

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Work Pattern: 40 hours per week

Interview dates: TBC

Location: Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7HD

Working for The Mossbourne Federation

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, of course expectations of staff are high. In return, we engage with, and support our workforce, with great benefits and by creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

 Staff Benefits

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

·      The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)

·      Free lunches (T&Cs apply)

·      Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week

·      Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

·      Early finish on Friday – secondary academies

·      Free staff fitness classes

·      Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

·      Discounts at local restaurants

·      Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs

·      Saturday and holiday paid programme

·      Special leave scheme

·      Staff appreciation awards and events

·      First rate professional development and career opportunities

·      Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)

·      ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)

·      Additional remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)

The Academy is looking for an outstanding leader to join the Extended Leadership Team. This role will be fundamental to maintaining the learning environment in which Mossbourne students excel. As a HOLA, you will be the driving force in maintaining and sustaining high standards in Humanities and ensuring the successful growth of the Mossbourne Federation.

The role is both demanding and rewarding and requires an outstanding leader who is robust, rigorous, pays close attention to detail and has superb communication and interpersonal skills.

The Academy invites applications from candidates who are well-organised, creative and focused on the attainment of all learners.

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.