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Deputy Head of Science Faculty

Kirkby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP

This job expired on 13 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 25
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

• • Qualified Teacher Status
  • • An ability to teach science up to KS4
    • A consistently good or better classroom teaching standard
    • A track record of high value added scores with respect to student progress
    • An excellent record of attendance and punctuality
    • The ability to develop effective working relationships with students
    • A high degree of self-management and organisation
    • An enthusiasm and passion for the teaching of science
    • A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and awareness of KS3 and KS4 curriculum changes
    • A commitment to continuing professional development
    • The ability to command the respect of staff and students
    • A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities
    • A willingness to share best practice and to learn from others
    • The ability to work as a supportive team member
    • Excellent ICT skills to aid the delivery of the curriculum
    • A desire and willingness to explore innovative methods of curriculum delivery to capture the imagination of the students
    • The potential and desire to become a head of faculty in the future

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD opportunities
  

• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

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Additional documents

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KHS Recruitment Pack - Deputy Head of Science Faculty Sept 2025 (1).docx - 1.82 MB (opens in new tab)

About Kirkby High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1028 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kirkby High School website
• Email address: admin@kirkbyhighschool.net
• Phone number: 0151 477 8710
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirkby-high-school

Kirkby High School is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 11-16 mixed comprehensive. All staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our vision: “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.

Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that students are preparing well for later life.

We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’
self-belief and to show them that they can be what they want to be.

Arranging a visit to Kirkby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kirkbyhighschool.net.

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