Head of Science
Silverdale School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QHThis job expired on 16 October 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2020
Closing date
16 October 2019 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £33,384 to £49,070
Additional allowances
Please see Applicant Pack
Head of Science job summary
Silverdale School is an extremely popular and high-achieving 11-18 comprehensive in the south west of Sheffield and is the founding school of Chorus Education Trust. The school is rated as ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2014) and has an excellent record of student achievement at both KS4 and KS5. At its heart is one of the country’s largest Teaching Schools, the Sheffield Teaching School Alliance. The school sits within a new building with a full complement of facilities.
Silverdale School is part of Chorus Education Trust, and as such all appointees may be required to work at any Trust site in the future.
Head of Science – TLR1B (£9664)
Required From January 2020
An ambitious, enthusiastic, and committed Subject Leader. We are looking for a multi-skilled, energetic individual to lead a talented and hardworking team.
The Science department is highly successful at all Key Stages and has a history of excellent examination results. We are looking to appoint a Head of Science to make an inspiring contribution to driving further departmental and whole school improvement. This post will suit an existing Subject Leader or experienced TLR holder.
The successful applicant will be an excellent teacher. They will be innovative, dynamic and be committed to outstanding achievement for all students. They will have been successful in demonstrating leadership skills, with experience in embedding ideas, leading and working as part of a team. The position is ideal for candidates wishing to further develop their skills in management and leadership and is ideal preparation for further career progression.
Silverdale has a large sixth form; biology, physics and chemistry A level all currently run multiple classes in each year group as well as BTEC Level 3 Applied Science. Therefore, there are exciting opportunities to experience high level KS5 teaching.
Application packs are available from www.chorustrust.org
Completed application forms to be sent to Carly Braid in HR at: recruitment@chorustrust.org
Please note that CVs or Sheffield City Council applications will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16 October 2019 – 11:59pm
Interviews to be held: Week beginning 21 October 2019
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.
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.
About Silverdale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1450 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Silverdale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@chorustrust.org
Silverdale School is an extremely popular and high-achieving 11-18 comprehensive in the south west of Sheffield and is now the founding school of Chorus Education Trust. The school achieved the best GCSE results in 2018 of any state school in Sheffield. At Post 16 the progress students make places Silverdale in the top 10% of schools nationally. At its heart is one of the country’s largest Teaching Schools, the Sheffield Teaching School Alliance. Silverdale moved into a brand new building in January 2009 with a full complement of facilities. Silverdale School is part of Chorus Education Trust, and as such all appointees may be required to work at any Trust site in the future.
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