Head of Science
Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NAThis job expired on 12 October 2022
Start date details
January 2023
Closing date
12 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
29 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 1b (equal to £10,210 per annum)
Head of Science job summary
Job Title: Head of Science
Start date: January 2023
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1b (equal to £10,210 per annum)
Are you passionate about Science and determined to make a real difference? We are seeking to appoint a qualified, creative and enthusiastic Head of Science.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher who is ambitious and wants to further their career. Candidates will have the drive and motivation to continually improve the department, whilst understanding the importance of developing a positive culture.
At Thornhill Academy we aim to offer students an exciting curriculum and a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities within a safe, secure and encouraging environment.
This is an important middle leadership role with the responsibility to work with the members of the department to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning.
You will need to:
- Be ambitious in your determination to ensure all our learners achieve and develop their full potential
- Be inspirational in the classroom
- Be able to provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils
- Be committed to assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning
- Have high expectations and a commitment to the wider school
If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would like to hear from you.
The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.
To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to David.Gilboydodds@consilium-at.com or completed online on TES jobs.
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th October 2022
If you wish to visit the school, please contact David.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com
Interviews will take place w/b Monday 17th October 2022
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
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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About Thornhill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 578 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Thornhill Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- David.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com
Thornhill Academy is an 11 to 16 secondary academy, with 574 students and occupies a large site near Sunderland City Centre. Thornhill offers students and staff rewarding and deeply engaging experiences and supports them on their journey to become inspirational and reflective practitioners, improving life for all in our community.
At Thornhill we take pride in developing each individual pupil to achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to society. We provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which we challenge all to strive for personal accomplishment.
Our Aims are to create an environment in which all take responsibility for their actions, behaviour and learning; relishing challenges and learning from failures. We want to create a safe, supportive and happy working environment in which diversity is celebrated and pupils and staff thrive.
Thornhill Academy is a fantastic school and I believe it is our job to develop a lifelong passion for learning through high quality teaching which fosters curiosity and promotes independence. We are committed to recognising and developing the whole child: physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually, creating active and responsible citizens who lead a successful and fulfilling life.
Our young people tell us they are very happy here and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure a successful experience for all.
Arranging a visit to Thornhill Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email David.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com.
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