Head of Science

Oakwood Academy, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  9 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 2 ; TLR2A (£3,017)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oakwood Academy is looking to appoint a Head of Science and science classroom teacher. This role would suit a current department leader or an exceptional classroom teacher looking to start their subject leadership journey.

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn
• A leadership team that is committed to staff development and pupil outcomes
• Parents who are supportive of their children's education
• Planning and working as part of a strong and established team
• An inclusive school striving for high standards of attainment for all.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the school

Commitment to safeguarding

At Oakwood Academy we are committed to Safeguarding the welfare of all our students. We have a pastoral responsibility and are legally obliged to pass on concerns about child welfare to Children’s Services as per the Salford Safeguarding Children's partnership. . Oakwood Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children on our roll. Oakwood Academy fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support pupils in school and beyond. All staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. All staff are trained in safeguarding procedures.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to aellis@oakwoodacademy.co.uk

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Science Person specification.doc - 71 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of Dept across all stages Generic Job Desc final.doc - 59 KB (opens in new tab)

Science advert.doc - 56.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakwood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 19
• School size: 313 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Oakwood Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: oakwoodacademyoffice@salford.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01619212880
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-academy (opens in new tab)

Oakwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 9-19 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties, we are part of Kings Academy Trust. At Oakwood Academy we encourage pupils to respect the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Moral Purpose “We are united in the belief that together we can inspire all learners to dream, persevere and achieve so that we can change lives for the better now and for future generations to come.”

Arranging a visit to Oakwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email oakwoodacademyoffice@salford.gov.uk.

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