Director of Science
Exmouth Community College, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3AFThis job expired on 13 October 2023
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
13 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
29 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
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: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale 10 - 14
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
Further details about the role
Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and with the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close by, Exmouth Community College is one of the largest secondary schools in the country with over 2300 students.
Exmouth Community College is seeking an outstanding, inspirational and dynamic qualified teacher to take on the Director of Science role. This offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious, resourceful, creative and enthusiastic individual to lead and manage a large and successful Science Department within the context of the whole College vision.
The post is advertised on the Leadership Scale. This reflects the significance of the role in the College and the potential for invaluable professional development at a senior level as a member of our Extended Leadership Team. The nature of this role will depend on the experience, careers aspirations and interests of the post holder, but would be an ideal step towards Senior Leadership for an ambitious colleague.
We have a large and experienced SLT and so through discussion, this offer can be tailored to meet your needs. Equally, if you do not wish to hold a whole school responsibility that is also perfectly acceptable and can be discussed further at interview.
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably skilled person to join the College and work in its community of highly motivated staff, enthusiastic students, supportive parents and knowledgeable Governing Board.
Please visit www.exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk to download the full job description, person specification and the appropriate application form.
Your completed application form should be returned to recruitment@exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk by 10am on the closing date.
Early applications are encouraged. Exmouth Community College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the College be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Exmouth Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 2187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Exmouth Community College website
- Email address
- recruitment@exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01395255687
Exmouth Community College is one of the largest secondary schools in the country with over 2,200 students currently enrolled (over 300 of these in Post 16). The College, which converted to Academy status in April 2011, is set in a leafy split-site location. Our catchment area extends northwards towards Exeter city and eastwards to include Budleigh Salterton and many attractive rural villages. The College embraces working as part of the community and has strong local partnerships.
Our mission is to provide a well-structured, enjoyable, and positive approach to learning that rewards student success and allows for individual aptitudes to flourish. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive College that caters to all abilities.
Our College provides a safe, secure, and non-threatening environment in which students can develop consideration for others, self-discipline and positive relationships. We strive to offer an education that prepares students for their future.
The Exmouth Community College Trust is overseen by the Governing Board who are committed to delivering the best comprehensive education for the young people of Exmouth and the surrounding villages.
We put the development of staff at the centre of our philosophy, including a unique Assistant Headteacher role with responsibility for our staff and their development. We take it really seriously, and very much subscribe to Richard Branson's mantra to develop our staff well enough so they can leave but treat them well enough so they don't want to.
There is a really strong sense of community at ECC. Through us all working together as staff, families and governors, and pulling together as one community, we will continue the great work to build a College that caters brilliantly for its community and prepares our young people for their future.
Exmouth Community College is a fully comprehensive academy committed to giving the best education and opportunities to all of our students. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about our College.
Arranging a visit to Exmouth Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk.
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