Head of Science
Unity Academy Blackpool, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TSThis job expired on 7 October 2021
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
7 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
23 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main/Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 1a (£8291)
Head of Science job summary
Staff development is at the heart of our ethos at Unity Academy and we are delighted to be able to advertise this role following the internal promotion of the current Head of Science to a senior role within FCAT as the Director of Science working across all the FCAT academies.
This post represents an ideal opportunity for a candidate eager to step into subject leadership or to continue their career from an existing leadership role. This post will report directly to SLT to reflect the importance of science as a core subject. The full leadership structure is contained within the attached information for candidates. This post incorporates the operational and strategic leadership of the department, working with the support of the FCAT Director of Science and Senior leaders. We are seeking a Head of Science with the energy and enthusiasm to inspire and develop students and staff in our popular and thriving academy.
We aspire for large numbers of children to work towards qualifications in all 3 science subjects at GCSE and as such science is well catered for within curriculum hour allocations. The Head of Science works with the senior team after mock examinations in year 11 at an individual student level to assess whether continuing with all 3 sciences or moving to a combined science route will provide them the best possible chance of success taking into consideration individual student aspirations.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in teaching science and delivering good outcomes for students, this will ensure that we continue to provide a high-quality education for all children in a caring, inclusive environment. The successful candidate should be able to deliver all 3 sciences at GCSE level if required although we would aim for colleagues to teach within a particular subject specialism. We would welcome applications from those with prior leadership experience but also those new to leadership and keen to take a step into subject leadership. A full and comprehensive package of training, mentoring and coaching will be provided. Unity Academy has a supportive staff team who work together to ensure that the school motto is clearly articulated and we demonstrate that In Unity, we succeed.
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 Unity Academy Blackpool
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 994 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Unity Academy Blackpool website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- k.linney@unity.fcat.org.uk
Unity Academy is an all through school for children aged 2-16 and as such an awareness of curriculum coverage across all phases of education is required, although the specific remit of this role will be leading the team of teachers who contribute to teaching in years 7 to 11. This post represents an excellent professional development opportunity for any aspiring middle leader at our academy as we continue our journey to being the best we can be.
Arranging a visit to Unity Academy Blackpool
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.linney@unity.fcat.org.uk.
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