Head of Science
Bury Church of England High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TS7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
24 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,051 - £46,525
Pay scale
- T4 - T9
Additional allowances
TLR 1C - £11,408
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties:
- Responsible and accountable for all aspects of the leadership and management of Teaching and Learning in Science.
- To be a role model to members of the department, demonstrating excellent teaching and learning in their own practice and providing innovative curriculum thinking to drive the curriculum forward in all linked subjects
- To raise standards across the subject in Teaching and Learning and Curriculum leading to better outcomes for all.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Is a great team player, friendly and professional
- Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
- Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
- Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
- Has previous experience of working with children aged 11-16 in an education setting
- Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
- Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
- a supportive and encouraging staff team
- a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Bury Church of England High School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 842 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 762 0997
Bury C of E High School has recently joined the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.
Arranging a visit to Bury Church of England High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk.
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