Curriculum Leader of Science
Audenshaw School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 5NBThis job expired on 19 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
19 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR / UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 1b £10,205
Curriculum Leader of Science job summary
• Are you currently or aspiring to become a curriculum leader of Science?
• Are you first and foremost a passionate scientist who wants to promote a love of science to students and staff alike?
• Do you hold a strong set of values and want to be part of a working environment that reflects this?
• Do you want to lead and inspire a team of colleagues that are committed to self-development and hold a real passion for subject pedagogy?
• Are you a champion for every single student achieving excellence and hold the highest of ambition for what students can achieve (both inside and outside the classroom?)
The Board of Governors of Audenshaw School wish to appoint a Curriculum Leader of the Science Department to join our ‘Good’ School (Ofsted February 2018).
Our school is a fully inclusive, single academy trust. We place a significant emphasis on the full 5-year journey and, as a collective student and staff body, set the very highest of standards.
In what is our 90th year, we pride ourselves on the shared values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience in all that we do. Aligned with these values, kindness and positivity are cornerstones that enable our young people to realise their full potential. For the right candidate, this is an extremely exciting time to join Audenshaw School. Behaviour is strong, with exceptional conduct around the school as pupils and staff greet visitors - and each other - with kindness and respect.
If you are an outstanding, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher of Science, or current leader, who holds QTS and has the ability and passion to inspire those around you, please get in touch! We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate an unwavering passion for teaching languages, and a commitment to promoting high quality teaching and learning within the department and beyond.
With the appointment of our new Principal (as of January 2022), this is an exciting opportunity to come and join our team at a stage where Audenshaw School will continue to strive for the highest of quality in all that we do. This is a chance for an outstanding individual who has the relevant experience, commitment and drive, who is passionate about encouraging every child to reach their full potential within a supportive academic environment.
As part of the Audenshaw teaching staff, and as a Curriculum Leader, you will be fully invested in and have opportunities to develop, collaborate and undertake both bespoke qualifications or courses aligned to the role. More broadly, you will be signposted to frequent and relevant professional development opportunities – we promote every single teacher being a ‘life-long learner’. You will also be instrumental in supporting curriculum design and implementation that secures high levels of enjoyment and progress for all. As an employee of Audenshaw School, you will have free use of our health and wellbeing service which gives you 24/7 access to mental health, financial and legal advice and support.
Please do feel welcome to arrange a visit as we want to ensure all prospective candidates have an opportunity to see the school either ‘in action’ or at a time that suits you. Visits to the School are warmly encouraged and can be arranged with the Human Resources Department on recruitment@audenshawschool.org.uk or by calling the school on 0161 336 2133.
Any other informal questions or conversations that prospective candidates may have can be arranged as part of an informal telephone conversation with the Principal upon request.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Application forms can be downloaded from the School website www.audenshawschool.org.uk or by emailing the Human Resources Department at recruitment@audenshaw.tameside.sch.uk.
Fully completed application forms should be returned to the School either by post or email.
The closing date for the vacancy is Thursday,19 May2022
Interviews will be held week commencing 23 May 2022
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.
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About Audenshaw School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1106 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Audenshaw School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@audenshaw.tameside.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 336 2133
Audenshaw School is a mainstream, non-denominational, state-funded secondary academy for boys aged 11-16. It is situated in Audenshaw, Manchester, and has approximately 1,050 students on roll.
The school was founded in 1932 as Audenshaw Grammar School for Boys.
Arranging a visit to Audenshaw School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@audenshaw.tameside.sch.uk.
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