Head of Science
Outwood Academy Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 0RHThis job expired on 20 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
To start January 2025 or earlier
Closing date
20 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L7 (£54,816) - L11 (£60,488)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Science specialist as Head of Science to oversee a hard working team of passionate Science learning practitioners and to transform the life chances of the young people in our care. The right candidate will take the correct steps to successfully steer the department in the right direction on its improvement journey.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and inspiring subject specialist. An excellent knowledge and thorough understanding of the subject is essential. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.
What the school offers its staff
We are an 11-16 academy based in the large, north-east town of Middlesbrough.
Would you like to work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment? We are recruiting exceptional individuals who will join our family here at Ormesby.
Outwood Academy Ormesby places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. You will have the desire to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First, raising standards and transforming lives’.
We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of education within a safe, caring and positive ethos. We endeavour to make our student’s learning as exciting and enjoyable as we can. We work to enable our students to become successful learners, to achieve the best they can in order to prepare them for life in the local and worldwide community.
Outwood Academy Ormesby is an improving school at the heart of the community. The department consists of six teachers and a specialist Science technician. The department benefits from four science labs and two specialist classrooms, and a science 121 tutor.
If you genuinely love working with children, will go above and beyond for our young people and want to work as part of an inspirational and dynamic team then we would love to hear from you.
Further details about the role
When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Outwood Academy Ormesby
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 859 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Ormesby website
- Email address
- c.gamble@ormesby.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01642 452191
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2015 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Ormesby
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.gamble@ormesby.outwood.com.
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