Head of Science - TLR1B
Silverdale School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QHThis job expired on 19 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
19 March 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 March 2023
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, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours per Week/ 39 Weeks per Year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR1B - £10,713
What skills and experience we're looking for
Silverdale School is seeking a multi-skilled, enthusiastic and committed Head of Science.
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.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include:
- CPD support from one of the largest Teaching Schools, the Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance, throughout your career.
- Opportunities to develop skills and experience as part of a growing, local Trust.
Further details about the role
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Silverdale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1466 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Silverdale School website
- Email address
- recruitment@silverdale.chorustrust.org
- Phone number
- 0114 2369991
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.
Arranging a visit to Silverdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@silverdale.chorustrust.org.
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