Head of Science

West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2023 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  6 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - .
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Qualified teachers’ pay scale
• Additional allowances:

  plus TLR 2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

At West Somerset College we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff.

Alongside excellent leadership skills, we are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of positive outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5. You might already have some experience of leading a whole school initiative or mentoring/coaching colleagues and be looking to gain some leadership experience in a school that is in the pursuit of excellence.

You need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• Discounted Gym Membership
• A Trust wide leadership competencies framework
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression

Further details about the role

Please note, although we are ideally looking for a full-time colleague, we are open to discussing flexible working options

Applying for the job

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About West Somerset College

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 744 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: West Somerset College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: enquiries@westsomersetcollege.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-somerset-college (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@westsomersetcollege.org.

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