Head of Science
Northcott School and Sixth Form College, Hull, HU7 4ELThis job expired on 20 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
20 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance and TLR 2:2
Additional allowances
This role is based in an SEN school and therefore the post holder is entitled to the SEN allowance at £2270
This post forms part of our extended leadership team and the post holder will be expected to manage Science as well as one other whole school area of responsibility for a TLR 2:2
Head of Science job summary
*INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY 2022*
The successful candidate will be joining us at an exciting time for the school. We have recently changed our designation from age 5-16 to age 3-19, meaning we will be able to offer a through curriculum. We also will be increasing the capacity of the school from 115 to 200 pupils.
The school has an experienced SLT made up of the Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, 3 Lead Practitioners and an extended leadership team of TLR holders.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading science as well as an additional whole school initiative. You will have a passion to work with pupils with ASD/SLCN with a wide range of ability. This will include teaching up to GCSE level, with the potential to offer a higher level qualification in our new Post 16 provision, or for our most able.
We are excited by the opportunity to implement a new formal KS4 accreditation in our science department which reflects the changing needs of the school and our cohort. We also are excited to hear about your plans to extend this learning for our most able and KS5 pupils.
We currently offer general science across the school and Biology at KS4 but we are excited to consider alternatives.
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 Northcott School and Sixth Form College
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- admin@northcottschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01482 825311
JOB OVERVIEW
At Northcott School, we are looking for a passionate Science teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students.
Our ethos is to provide the very bespoke personal, social and environmental elements of a special school, but with the opportunities to succeed and be challenged academically.
WHY CHOOSE US
Northcott School is a special needs school based in Hull. We are an SLCN/ASD school for pupils aged 3 to 19. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN teachers and support staff, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing SEN skills linked to ASD and communication. We pride ourselves on having a communication rich environment, which promotes bespoke SEN provision without limitations. Our pupils have the option to study up to GCSE if applicable in English, Math's and Science. We offer lots of alternative qualifications in addition. We are passionate about mental wellbeing throughout the school, and this is at the forefront of our support of pupils, staff and parents. We are committed to staff work-life balance
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery in their subject area
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work as a team.
The ability to work towards deadlines.
The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
Highly motivated to work with SEN
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Enthusiasm to embrace the wrap-around support our children need
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the headteacher for an informal conversation.
Find out more on our School website and our twitter page @NorthcottSchool
Arranging a visit to Northcott School and Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@northcottschool.org.uk.
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