Head of Faculty Science

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If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:            Head of Faculty Science

Location:           Oak Tree School, Truro, Cornwall

Salary:               Up to £42,200 per annum depending on experience

Hours:               Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm 

Contract:           Permanent; Term time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Due to growth in service, we are recruiting for Head of Faculty Science to join our amazing team.

Core tasks and responsibilities (in addition to those of a classroom teacher): 

• to raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty.
• monitor and support pupil progress through liaising with the Academic Intervention Co-ordinator as appropriate 
• to be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty 
• to ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages
• to be accountable for leading and developing the faculty curriculum. Ensure the range of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed in response to national developments and the needs of the school and students
• to deploy financial and physical resources within the faculty effectively to support the school and faculty development plans
• to work in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, implement and evaluate the whole school faculty strategy

Essential

• Relevant honours degree 
• QTS status
• Knowledge of recent developments in learning and teaching 
• A reflective practitioner who consistently seeks to improve their teaching to support learning and accelerate student progress 
• A good understanding of effective ways to facilitate learning 
• A strong understanding of the relevant subject curriculum 
• Good working knowledge of all Key Stage subject related qualifications

About us

Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 – 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.

This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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