Head of Physics
Birkenhead High School Academy, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TYThis job expired on 21 April 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
21 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
17 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
- View all Physicsjobs
Working pattern
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- Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary is based on the Academy Trust Pay Scale depending on experience
Additional allowances
A Management Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Appropriate professional qualifications
Essential
Honours Degree
Desirable
Continuous and relevant professional development
Desirable
Experience
Successful experience of managing student guidance, behaviour and discipline
Essential
Successful experience of teaching physics in a secondary school
Essential
Involvement in the development of schemes of work
Desirable
Proven record of securing good public examination results
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
An understanding of the processes involved in improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning
Essential
Sound organisational skills and good communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
An ability to make productive relationships with staff and students and to command their confidence
Essential
An ability to teach physics across the senior school up to and including A level
Essential
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies across the age and ability range
Desirable
Knowledge and/or experience of the application of a VLE as an aid to teaching and learning
Desirable
An ability to analyse student data
Desirable
Other Requirements
A commitment to Equality of Opportunity
Essential
A commitment to IT as a major contributor to learning
Essential
A willingness to contribute to the wider life of school
Essential
A positive outlook and sense of humour
Essential
A willingness to be responsible for organising A-level residentials, GCSE field study days and KS3 trips
Desirable
What the school offers its staff
BHSA is an all through 3-19 years girls’ academy sponsored by the Girls’ Day School Trust, and is, and will continue to be, a highly successful centre of education where every student matters, where expectations of all members of our community are high and where personal achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after.
BHSA promises the highest level of academic provision alongside an extensive programme of enrichment activities, and all within a friendly and supportive family environment.
BHSA places a high value on CPD and supports all staff in accessing top quality training.
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 Birkenhead High School Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- j.campion@birkhs.gdst.net
Birkenhead High School Academy is unique on Wirral as a 3-19 girls state academy. We are a thriving, all through learning community, embracing core traditional values with a firm eye on the ever-changing future. Our overall school direction can be encapsulated in three words: challenge, opportunity and partnership. Girls are encouraged to be challenged, take risks and to develop a life-long love of learning. They are given every opportunity to develop in to fearless, confident and responsible young women. We foster a family community within the school and also, we are very much part of the GDST wider family, sharing their aims as pioneers and shapers of girls’ education. BHSA students are strong members of this movement, with our girls benefitting from and contributing to the GDST’s extensive network.
We firmly promote the all through approach to education, with the Junior School’s “Grow, Flourish, Think” model seamlessly blending in with the Sixth Form “Aspirational, Inspired, Independent” message.
We have the highest standards in achievement, attendance, appearance and conduct. Our girls have access to outstanding levels of support both on the academic and pastoral front, coupled with plenty of stretch and challenge. Our high aspirations culture and ethos permeates both in and outside of the classroom and girls are encouraged to take advantage of our extensive enrichment programme and the plethora of GDST activities throughout their time at the school.
Arranging a visit to Birkenhead High School Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.campion@birkhs.gdst.net.
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