Head of Faculty - Science
The Castle Rock School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BRThis job expired on 17 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
25 August 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
20 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Spine L5-L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher.
- Outstanding classroom practitioner who puts learning at the centre of their work.
- Excellent organisational skills and knowledge to inspire colleagues and add value to the learning experience of our students.
- A willingness to be involved with extra-curricular programmes in order to promote enterprise to students throughout.
What the school offers its staff
The Lionheart Educational Trust is a renowned family of fourteen schools based in and around Leicestershire. We strive to provide the highest quality education in each of our unique schools, raising the attainment of our talented students and reflecting the local communities of which they are a part. We are well supported by our Trust and our local Governing Body; ensuring we create to develop and improve.
We welcome applications from individuals with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.
Further details about the role
Role summary:
- To be accountable for all aspects of the delivery of the subjects and ensure that all arrangements are managed and led effectively.
- Manage the delivery of schemes of work and ensure that assessment points are met.
- Provide guidance and lead other teachers in the delivery of Science.
- Effectively market and promote the subject to prospective students.
- Quality assure teaching and learning in the Faculty.
- Stay abreast of curriculum developments and assessment opportunities related to this area and advise on future initiatives.
- Monitor the progress of cohorts and employ effective intervention strategies where appropriate and required.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents and carers.
- To inspire, develop and line manage an expert team of Science teachers
- To actively contribute to the Lionheart Educational Trust Science curriculum
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 The Castle Rock School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Castle Rock School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@castlerock.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01530 834368
Arranging a visit to The Castle Rock School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@castlerock.org.uk.
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