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Director of Science

Mascalls Academy, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LT

This job expired on 21 September 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  4 January 2021

• Closing date

  21 September 2020 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 August 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership scale (competitive, commensurate with experience)

Director of Science job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is now recruiting for the Director of Learning for Science at Mascalls Academy who will join us in January 2021; a truly rare departmental leadership opportunity within a very successful academy. This is a high profile post with our academy alongside the Directors of Maths and English; a core group who are the first to contribute to our continued success and direction alongside our school leadership team. The position suits both those already experienced in leading a department as well as those looking for the next step. Overseeing existing TLR holders you will be responsible for securing the best possible outcomes for our students. We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation; this will be your focus. We expect the Director of Science to support the further development of a positive culture and ethos where every child is expected to do well and their progress is supported every step of the way. Our successful candidate will be a talented and highly motivated leader with drive and commitment to excellence as well as strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders. You will be leading a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential. We are looking for an exceptional professional who can demonstrate leadership and excellent management skills, and a proven track record of success in raising standards within the Science subject area, preferably in a non-selective setting. This is an exciting time to join our academy and the Science Department. The successful applicant will be a key member of the academy leadership and will model our challenge wheel pedagogy. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Click here to view the full Recruitment Pack.​​​​​​​

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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 Mascalls Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mascalls Academy website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mascalls-academy

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