Head of Science
Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BWThis job expired on 1 May 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
1 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Part time considered for exceptional candidate
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Head of Science who has a passion for their subject and a commitment to ensuring that staff and students share that passion. We want you to lead a team to inspire the next generation of young scientists and have the ability to drive forward that vision for your department.
The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who can demonstrate exceptional classroom practice. They will have a clear vision to continue the success of the department and help pupils to develop their skills and knowledge to the highest possible level within and beyond the curriculum.
Candidates who have extremely high expectations and are keen to take a full and active role in developing the wider life of the school are encouraged to apply.
What the school offers its staff
- A fantastic and hardworking team of twelve teaching staff (subject specialists teaching across all key stages) and two lab technicians.
- A suite of modern, well-equipped rooms.
- A generous allocation of curriculum time.
- A wide range of extra curricular and curriculum support activities.
- Opportunities for further career enhancement.
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 Oaklands Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1402 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Oaklands Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.mann@oaklandscatholicschool.org
- Phone number
- 02392 259214
A Catholic Academy, taking in boys and girls from 11-18. The school has over 1,300 students including a Sixth Form College of over 250 students. It is a well-established comprehensive school, which is well supported by parents and highly respected in the community.
Arranging a visit to Oaklands Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.mann@oaklandscatholicschool.org.
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