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Head of Science

Avon Valley Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 8HH

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• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  23 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (£30,000 - £46,525 plus TLR 2C)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is an experienced teacher committed to delivering excellence;
• Has proven leadership skills/experience (ideally in a Science Department);
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can work with our subject lead team to plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Is aware of current initiatives in Science and has an in-depth knowledge of the subject and programmes of study across all Key Stages;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in our Science Department and is capable of supporting the development of colleagues;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire and the potential to develop a career in teaching at a leadership level;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

What the school offers its staff

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Further details about the role

Avon Valley Academy is looking to appoint a highly skilled Head of Science to join its supportive and dedicated team, with effect from January 2025. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead Science in our friendly Science department, supporting the team in raising attainment and challenging students to achieve their best. Previous experience in a leadership role is essential for this role.

Required: January 2025. Other: Qualified Teacher Status is essential.

We are a thriving, co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16. Located in Durrington, Wiltshire, our school has a strong reputation for being at the heart of the community and has built strong relationships with the two local army bases at Larkhill and Bulford. With our strong pastoral care and high standards for behaviour, we aim for every lesson and every day to be exceptional so that each individual can thrive and our dedicated and supportive staff go the extra mile to help all our students achieve their dreams. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate will share our passion in helping every student to succeed and be able to teach Science across our full age and ability range (up to and Including key Stage 4). As Head of Science, you will have the opportunity to work with the Trust’s Science Leadership Team to improve and align curriculum and share best practice.

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 Avon Valley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 503 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Avon Valley Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: aes@acorneducationtrust.com
• Phone number: 01980 652467
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/avon-valley-academy (opens in new tab)

Set in beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside in South Wiltshire, Avon Valley College is within easy reach of the spectacular Jurassic coast, the New Forest, and the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, chosen by the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Live’.

Avon Valley College is much valued by its mixed civilian-military community. Owing to the rebasing of troops from Germany, we are in the process of a phased building programme to refresh and renew the entire estate, starting with a brand new purpose built 18-classroom block for the Arts and ICT, a state-of-the-art gym and specialist Sports Performance Facility.

The school has undergone a significant period of change in the last year and standards in all areas are now high. Results in 2018 were significantly better than in 2017 across the board, making it one of the most improved schools in Wiltshire. During 2018-19, there has been a significant investment in improving quality of practice and developing leadership, including National Professional Qualifications, coaching, and a number of bespoke sessions led by nationally recognised speakers. We also place a high value on staff wellbeing with regular after school sessions including yoga, mindfulness, sports competitions, bake-offs and much more to come!

Arranging a visit to Avon Valley Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aes@acorneducationtrust.com.

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