Head of Physics

Birkenhead High School Academy, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY

26 days remaining to apply

• 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, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physics
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 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.

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About Birkenhead High School Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 1199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Birkenhead High School Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: j.campion@birkhs.gdst.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birkenhead-high-school-academy (opens in new tab)

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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