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Director of Learning – Science

Granville Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR

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• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  31 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000 – £43,685 (MPS/UPS + TLR of £10,710)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Director of Learning with an infectious passion to lead our fantastic Science team.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to create and contribute and to innovate and build upon the exciting learning opportunities for our staff, our students and the community we serve.

You must be confident in the delivery of all areas at KS3 and hold a specialism at KS4. You must have the ambition and dedication to continue to support the development of the curriculum and the wider curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching. You will be able to support the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively. You will be passionate about your specialist subject and recognise the importance and impact that this area of the curriculum has on a student’s wider life and on their academic achievements. Your input will be invaluable and must aim to inspire students within and beyond the Science curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Taste Card
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

Further details about the role

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 216765 and ask to speak to Rachael Lane, HR Officer.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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About Granville Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 800 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Granville Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: careers@deferrerstrust.com
• Phone number: 01283 216765
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/granville-academy (opens in new tab)

One of the key strengths of the Academy is the positive relationships between staff and students. We have a friendly, respectful and harmonious environment. We are truly inclusive and will not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Within our school community, students and staff are known, valued, developed and supported to be successful. We believe that every member of our community has the right to feel safe; tolerance, respect and fairness underpin the fabric of our ethos and are promoted through traditional British values such as treating each other with respect and being courteous and polite. We have a strong commitment to helping and encouraging our students to make a positive contribution to their community. Granville is at the heart of the Woodville community, and we take every opportunity to be involved in joint events and projects and are developing strong links with community stakeholders and external parties. The successful candidate will be keen to support this to address issues within a global, national and local context. Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. At Granville Academy, we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and futures every day. If you share this commitment and if you are passionate about young people, their opportunities and their life chances, we are the academy for you!

Arranging a visit to Granville Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@deferrerstrust.com.

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