Head of Science
Alvaston Moor Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- English, Mathematics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Permanent.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £45,646 to £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspiring and committed Head of Science to lead our dynamic department at Alvaston Moor Academy. The ideal candidate will be passionate about scientific discovery, dedicated to fostering inquiry and critical thinking, and driven to help students develop strong analytical, experimental and problem-solving skills.
As a key leader, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that spark curiosity and a love for science while ensuring every student is empowered to reach their full potential. With a focus on excellence in teaching and learning, you will guide and support your team in delivering an outstanding science curriculum that nurtures confidence and a lifelong passion for exploration.
If you are an ambitious and motivated educator ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. We’re looking for professionals who are ambitious but humble, innovative but research-led, and warm and compassionate, with unapologetically high standards, to join us on our mission to take Alvaston Moor Academy in Derby from its current position to become one of the very best schools in the country. In a community where almost 70% of pupils qualify for pupil premium funding, for more than a generation the school has struggled to consistently be the great school it can be, and that its young people, their parents and the community of Alvaston are entitled to.
In the last decade the school has seen periods of real improvement, but progress has often not survived changes in leadership, and positive changes have proved short-lived. In 2021 Alvaston Moor began its latest journey of improvement as part of Archway Learning Trust.
Once again improvement has come – recently recognised by Ofsted – but this time there is no alternative to ensuring that it is sustainable. And more than this, that the school finally delivers on its potential, demonstrates to its community, the city of Derby and the whole world that our children have as much potential as children anywhere.
What the school offers its staff
• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Access to e-learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine • Free onsite parking
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Staff are supported and good practice is recognised and celebrated
• Work laptop and online resourcing
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Alvaston Moor Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 880 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alvaston Moor Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01332671723
Alvaston Moor Academy
Alvaston Moor Academy has 850 students on roll and places a strong emphasis on the importance of hard work and academic achievement. Our Academy vision is at the heart of everything we do, ‘Ambition, Manners and Achievement’. We also recognise the importance of positive relationships, equality and respect. Situated in the heart of the City of Derby, it serves a diverse local community and serves families from many different backgrounds. The curriculum offered is broad and specifically designed to engage and challenge its students.
Arranging a visit to Alvaston Moor Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@archwaytrust.co.uk.
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