Head of Faculty

Dove House School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  19 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000 - £43,685
• Additional allowances:

  SEN ; TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

Dove House are seeking to recruit a full time Head of Faculty for our Science department, to include tutor responsibility, from September 2023. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and inspire an outstanding department and teach students working towards a wide range of Science qualifications.

Experience within Forest Schools would be advantageous

We are looking for someone who is:

• A hardworking and dedicated teacher that strives for the best outcomes for all learners
• Skilled in either Primary or Secondary teaching
• Looking for the freedom to plan and implement the curriculum within the faculty, in accordance with the aims of the school
• Able to lead, manage and develop a small team
• Willing to deliver high quality extra-curricular opportunities
• Able to monitor and follow up student progress

What the school offers its staff

We offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking trust
• A happy, committed and supportive community
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
• Financial contribution towards eye test
• Free Fitness Gym
• Free Onsite Parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Dove House School Academy welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted. Dove House School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an online profile search as part of our shortlisting process as well as Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@dovehouseacademy.com

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About Dove House School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 246 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Dove House School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@dovehouseacademy.com
• Phone number: 01256 351555
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dove-house-school-basingstoke (opens in new tab)

Dove House is a popular, successful, and highly regarded school for students with moderate learning difficulties and autism, aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an outstanding school (Ofsted 2019) but retain our passion to keep moving forward. We are guided by the simple question “Have I made a difference today?” in fact, everything we do at Dove House is designed to make a difference to our students and their families.

Arranging a visit to Dove House School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@dovehouseacademy.com.

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