Head of Science

Seahaven Academy, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: United Learning payscale (£30,000 to £45,200 per annum) with a TLR1b allowance £10,710 per annum

Head of Science job summary

For January 2024, we are looking to appoint an inspirational and innovative Head of Science to join and lead our supportive and hardworking team. You will provide high quality teaching across the ability range at KS3 and KS4, using the excellent resources available to ensure there are high standards of learning and outcomes for all students. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for their next step into leadership.

Our staff are committed to honing their skills through coaching, Teaching and Learning communities and using evidence-based approaches to create expert lessons. We believe that ‘Knowledge is Power’. We are currently using the Rosenshine principles and Teach Like A Champion to underpin our professional development and teaching through explicit/direct instruction.

As part of United Learning there are a wealth of resources available to you and support from subject specialists and other schools within the group.

The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking environment. The school is committed to providing exceptional CPD at all levels including programmes for ECTs, recently qualified teachers and middle leaders.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

Seahaven Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring continuing professional development for staff. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive student and staff body and utilise the Rooney Rule in our recruitment process, please see the job pack for further information. We take rigorous measures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and two satisfactory references.

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About Seahaven Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 754 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Seahaven Academy website (opens in new tab)
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