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Head of Department - Science

Outwood Academy Portland, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF

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• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  19 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 March 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership L7 - L11

Head of Department - Science job summary

We are seeking applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role as a Head of Science. The department is committed to driving progress and attainment to improve the life chances of every student. We need a leader who is passionate about their subject and keen to drive their department to provide young people with the best possible education whatever their background or ability. If you care about the success of all students and have the energy, enthusiasm and experience to make that success a reality, we would welcome your application.

You will be an excellent teacher with the ability to deliver in KS3, 4 and 5. You will also have the leadership experience and the ability to challenge individuals within your team whilst supporting them to achieve outstanding results. We are committed to delivering the best possible science curriculum and the Head of Department will be working strategically with Directors of Science, a network of outstanding Heads of Science and Senior Leaders across the Family of Schools.

You will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation, so we are seeking only outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of services to support our educational vision. Your strong leadership and ability to provide effective support to colleagues will enable the organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our students.

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.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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About Outwood Academy Portland

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1726 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Portland website
• Email address: hr@portland.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-portland

We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and we are delighted to be based in the large friendly town of Worksop, near Sheffield and Nottingham.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2012 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting it’s North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.

You can find out more about the NIoT and the programmes we offer, which have been designed to fit around the pressures of school life, follow us on twitter: @NatInstTeaching

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