Head of Science
This job expired on 4 October 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 September 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
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30am till 3:30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Scale/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR1A - £16,166
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational leader to take the helm of our Science Department. The ideal applicant will be an outstanding teacher of science with a proven track record of achievement and attainment; you will have a passion for teaching science and will want to make a difference in the lives of young people and improve their life chances. A desire to provide opportunities for our learners and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of our school community is also essential.
This is a chance for someone to take on a large department with strong potential and to drive it to gain an outstanding reputation based on consistently strong outcomes. We are looking for strong leadership of both science, but also those who work as part of the science team. We are looking for someone with vision, but also the ability to execute that vision to maximise achievement.
This exciting post is an opportunity to shape and drive the further development of one of the key areas of our school.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified teacher of science and have a passion for science and teaching.
- Be innovative, strategic and highly motivated.
- Be able to inspire, support and challenge staff and students.
- Be able to successfully lead the department to create a successful reputation.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A school with a genuine welcoming atmosphere.
- A genuinely committed, supportive and successful school team.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- An outstanding reputation.
- Good work/life balance.
Commitment to safeguarding
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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About De Aston School
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1040 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- De Aston School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01673840828
De Aston is an ambitious, high achieving, academy which believes in exceptional progress for all students and consequently we enjoy an outstanding reputation based on academic success and leadership along with a vibrant and positive atmosphere.
Arranging a visit to De Aston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.
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