Head of Science
Coombe Girls' School, New Malden, Surrey
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Job details
| Subject | Science |
|---|---|
| Working pattern | Full-time only |
| Salary | Main pay range 3 to Upper pay range 3, £31,976 to £44,541 |
Job summary
MPS/UPS (Outer London) + TLR 1.4 - £13,654
Start Date: April 2020, or later for an exceptional candidate
The Head of Department is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Science Department, which consists of 13 teaching staff, on a day to day basis and have overall responsibility for Teaching and Learning and Achievement and Attainment within the Department.
The successful candidate must be able to teach Biology, Chemistry or Physics to KS5 level.
Essential educational requirements
Degree in a Science related subject
Essential qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential skills and experience
A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience
Experience of effective learning and teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5 Science with excellent subject knowledge and classroom management skills.
Experience of leading a team of teachers
Understanding of strategies to raise the quality of Science teaching
Ability to appraise, evaluate and advise colleagues on their work and outcomes
Ability to use data to judge effectiveness of teaching and improve learning
Experience of planning, implementing and assessment
Employee benefits
TLR Payment - £13,654
A guaranteed CPD plan which is tailored to individual requirements including financial support for ‘M’ Level study
Our ongoing professional training and development includes National Professional Qualifications in Leadership
Supportive and creative Senior Leadership Team with opportunities for collaboration across the Trust
An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising
More on how to applySchool overview
| School type | Academy |
| Education phase | Secondary |
| School size | 1375 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| School website | Coombe Girls' School website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | vacancies@coombegirlsschool.com |
About Coombe Girls' School
School location
Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU