Head of Department - Science
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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
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
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.
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
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Outwood Academy Portland website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@portland.outwood.com
We believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of supporting student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the Family of Schools, should you wish in the future;
The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
The support and expertise of our Directors of Science working across the Family of Schools;
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the Outwood Institute of Education.
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