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Head of Science

Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Manchester, M44 5ZR

This job expired on 7 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  7 December 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £49,884, £57,514 (L1-L7)

Head of Science job summary

Job Title: Head of Science

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Salary: £49,884, £57,514 (L1-L7)

Responsible to: Senior Leadership Team

General requirements

• Show the ability to be a/or become an excellent classroom practitioner
• Have high expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Have enthusiasm for developing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation
• Have a sound subject knowledge which they can utilise to challenge all pupils
• Have a clear understanding of the latest curriculum and pedagogical developments in Science
• Have an ability to engage and motivate pupils
• Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs

Main Duties

• To ensure all students are consistently and effectively supported to make outstanding academic progress in Science through outstanding teaching and effective intervention and catch-up strategies. 

• Ensure an aspirational culture within the Science department and promotes high expectations and aspirations for all students.  

• To develop effective assessment practices and procedures within the Science department. 

• Improve the high expectations of students in the Science department. 

• Improve the high expectations of students in Science homework by increase in completion between classes and students in the department;  

• Reward students for their hard work throughout the year and increase their love for Science; 

• Establish short, medium and long-term plans for the development and resourcing of Science through thorough and honest self-evaluation;

In return we are offering a highly attractive salary, along with the benefits of being part of United Learning, opportunities to share good practice and collaborate with colleagues across every phase of education.

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About Irlam and Cadishead Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 682 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Irlam and Cadishead Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/irlam-and-cadishead-academy (opens in new tab)

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