Assistant Head of Science (Full-time, permanent)
Caldew School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7NNThis job expired on 30 September 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2b (£5389)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Head of Science who will help to lead the Science department. Our vacancy is for a full-time teacher on a permanent contract to start in January 2025 and we would prefer a Chemistry or Physics specialist.
The post would suit a charismatic teacher who is passionate about Science and who has leadership and mentoring experience.
You should be a dynamic, well-qualified, knowledgeable, organised and committed teacher who is ready for leadership and has the skills to be responsible for driving academic progress. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track-record of exceptional outcomes, high-quality teaching and the ability to inspire both staff and students with your passion for Science.
The person appointed will work closely with other school leaders, and will ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in in all aspects of their lives.
This is an ideal opportunity an experienced teacher to enhance the opportunities and experiences of students at Caldew School.
What the school offers its staff
Our well-resourced department and team of Science professionals have a record of achieving outstanding results for our students.
The department demographic is an eclectic mix of
youth and experience that work collaboratively to support each other
We are supportive school who do all we can to ensure staff are happy and appreciated.
Children are are the forefront of all we do and we aim to achieve the best outcomes for all our students, whatever their ability.
We are committed to protecting and safeguarding all our students.
Commitment to safeguarding
All roles involve regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found using the following link:
www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/uploads/941/Safeguarding_Policy_2023.pdf/
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Caldew School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 977 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Caldew School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- helen.vasilic@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01228 710044
Caldew School is a popular, rural 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated south of the city of Carlisle with a catchment area that extends to the fringe of the Lake District. We have 1000 pupils on roll including a Sixth Form of 160. The school is heavily over-subscribed and the roll is steady.
We have a good and improving track record of achievement at all examination levels, good resources and facilities and a rich programme of visits and extra-curricular activities.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people in everyone's responsibility at Caldew School and we take this very seriously. We adopt an approach which is child-centred. This means that all staff at Caldew School consider, at all times, what is in our students' best interests. The Safeguarding Team work within the school to ensure that all of our students are safe, happy and thriving. All staff have a duty of care to make sure students are safe and this means that information may need to be shared with other agencies and organisations to make sure that our students and their families get the best possible support.
Our Ofsted inspection in June 2022 graded Caldew as ‘good’. However, we are not complacent and we know that there are areas where we need to do better.
Arranging a visit to Caldew School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helen.vasilic@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk.
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