Deputy Director of Science (Head of Physics)

Bridlington School, Bridlington, YO16 4QU

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  15 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M4 - UPS 3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You

The successful candidate will:

• be a Physics specialist – it is essential you can teach Physics to KS5
• have a passion to enthuse students using expertise in the field of Science
• be outgoing, flexible and adaptable to cope with demands of the role;
• have a commitment to professional development;
• have experience of working with children;
• have the ability to manage a whole classroom environment.
• be a form tutor and support the academic and pastoral development of your tutor group;
• a passion for extra-curricular / enrichment activities.

What the school offers its staff

The Team

Science at Bridlington is a well-resourced department with 8 labs, 2 prep rooms and 8 teachers. We are very proud of our curriculum and how it is designed to spiral our students learning and teach them to become the scientists of the future. As a department we lead on whole school priorities and are extremely passionate about everything Teaching and Learning. Collaboration is key to the success of our department and this includes the planning of resources and CPD to ensure we remain at the top of our game. Extracurricular activities are a fundamentalpart of our department and we run successful STEM, ECO and Study Skills Clubs. The department is support by 2 technicians and 3 teaching assistants all of who are extremely enthusiastic and form an integral part of our team.

As a Deputy Director in Science, you can expect a wealth of experience to work with within the team – the Associate Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher for Aspirations and ECT Leader all work in this department.

What we can offer You

It is an exciting time to join Bridlington School as we continue to strengthen relationships with other local Education providers including nearby Secondary Schools and Primary Feeders. This provides opportunity to be involved in transition and outreach work, but also connections with peers across the local area.

The school has a genuine and sustained focus on reducing workload, particularly in relation to marking and feedback.

You will join a supportive department who can assist your own career aims including progression. Ideally, you will have previous experience of school leadership / curriculum development, but training will be provided to the right candidate who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@bridlingtonschool.org.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bridlington School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1009 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bridlington School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@bridlingtonschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridlington-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Bridlington School

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