Coordinator of Learning - Science

Leigh Academy Minster, Sheerness, ME12 3JQ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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 commensurate with experience + TLR2A (£3,391)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2A (£3,391)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Coordinator of Learning - Science to lead our science department in delivering an outstanding curriculum and fostering a passion for scientific inquiry among our students. As Coordinator of Learning, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the delivery of the science curriculum, supporting teachers, and promoting excellence across the department. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated educator to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators at Leigh Academy Minster.

Our newly appointed candidate will continue the development and implementation of Science across the academy and have the opportunity to develop the KS3 MYP Curriculum. Supporting the Deputy Director of Learning, you will help raise the quality of teaching and learning in the department for all of our students.

Our successful candidate will advise and support the Senior Leadership Team on the development and implementation across all key stages including;

• appropriate courses
• schemes of work
• assessments
• Data Analysis of student progress
• teaching and learning strategies

The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and offering a salary of MPS/UPS commensurate with experience plus a TLR2A (£3,391).

What the school offers its staff

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful team that produces good outcomes and excellent results and we are confident that our teaching and support teams, our facilities and most importantly our students will inspire you. As an IB World School, applicants that have previous experience in delivering this curriculum are of strong interest to us but please note that this criterion is not essential as training will be provided.

Further details about the role

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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Coordinator of Learning - Science _ Job Description _ LAM.docx.pdf - 94.9 KB (opens in new tab)

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About Leigh Academy Minster

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 1150 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
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