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Head of Science

Park High School, Stanmore, HA7 1PL

This job expired on 12 March 2021 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
12 March 2021 at 10am
Date listed
11 February 2021

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject: Science
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Outer London Pay Scale + TLR1D £14,030
Additional allowances: TLR1D

Head of Science job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Science who wants to join and lead an excellent department. This post is suitable for someone who would like to widen their experience, someone who will embrace the opportunities of working in a Leading-Edge school. This post offers real opportunities for professional and career development.

The successful candidate will be part of a strong team, all of whom are qualified scientists, supported by five technicians. In addition to the Head of Department and Second in Department, there are three further post holders within the department.

Science is taught in ten dedicated laboratories. All labs are wireless networked and have data projectors and screens.

At KS3, students follow the "Activate" course and are taught in mixed ability classes.

At KS4 all students are either studying for Combined Science [trilogy] or separate sciences from the start of Year 9.

At KS5 we offer A levels in Biology (Edexcel), Chemistry (OCR) and Physics (OCR). Take-up of sciences in our Sixth Form is impressive; over half of the sixth form students choose at least one science A level. We also offer BTEC National Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

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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