Head of Science
Teaching vacancies
Head of Science
Salary Not Specified
Teaching vacancies, Barton Seagrave, Kettering
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e6b921990caa42f181f6488fdd728314
Full Job Description
- A laptop for every teacher
- Timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions
- Regular staff well-being activities
- Free access to our sporting facilities
- Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy
- Qualified Teacher Status / Degree relevant to the subject
- Proven track record of outstanding Science teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
- Proven ability to teach Physics or Biology at KS4 and 5
- Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum requirements in Science
- Awareness of current developments in Science
- Proven track record of outstanding student outcomes
- Proven track record of strong and effective behaviour management strategies
- Excellent ICT skills
- Ability to articulate a clear vision and direction for the department
- Proven success in strategic curriculum planning
- Experience of effectively using data to analyse student progress and secure improved outcomes
- Experience of effectively coaching others to improve their practice
- Ability to lead a team and motivate others who are part of that team to reach the highest of standards
- Strong ability to work effectively under pressure and show resilience
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Prior experience of leadership in Science and/or of leading successful improvement projects
Further details about the role
The person appointed will have a clear vision of what an outstanding Science provision will look like and have the skills to lead in this area.
What the school offers its staff
We genuinely care about our staff, their well-being and their professional development: we are a happy team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice and we can offer, We are seeking to appoint a strong leader who is passionate about learning; a team player who will thrive on collaboration and team work; someone who really wants to make a difference!
We have fantastic facilities in a recently built Science block, that any school would be proud of. We offer trilogy and triple science qualifications at GCSE and Biology, Chemistry and Physics are all popular at A level.
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