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Head of Science

The Camden School for Girls, London, NW5 2DB

This job expired on 20 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  20 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - School Day
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: UPS/MPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR for HoD

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our criteria for selecting a head of the department will be evidence of:

• QTS and a good honours degree
• outstanding teaching at every level
• exceptional subject knowledge
• strong track record of results
• high expectations of all students
• previous success as a teacher at every level and also as tutor, leader and manager
• familiarity with new developments in teaching, especially with evidence-based practice
• ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing and to promote the subject within the school community
• ability to work and share expertise within a committed team
• sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school
• a sympathetic awareness of the broader needs of students
• an understanding of, and a commitment to carrying out, equal opportunities policies
• ability to establish high professional standards by personal example

What the school offers its staff

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Further details about the role

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Head of Department Job Description.pdf - 219 KB (opens in new tab)

ADVERT HEAD OF SCIENCE 2023.pdf - 250 KB (opens in new tab)

Science curriculum and departmental information.pdf - 117 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Camden School for Girls

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1047 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Camden School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: csg@csg.school
• Phone number: 0207 485 3414
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-camden-school-for-girls (opens in new tab)

Camden School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed inner London comprehensive secondary school with a rich historical heritage. The school was founded in 1871 by Frances Mary Buss, a pioneer for women’s education and the school has a long-standing history of ambition and excellence for all pupils regardless of background. We have a warm, welcoming and supportive ethos and aspire to excellence in all areas of the school provision. We have a strong sense of community and we foster an environment where everyone feels valued. We have been identified five times by government ministers as one of the top 100 schools in the country and Parent Power 2023 ranks the school as 6th best of all comprehensive schools in London. With exceptional outcomes at all Key Stages and especially at A level, a calm working environment, incredibly committed students and warm and welcoming staff, Camden School for Girls is a special place to work.

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