Head of Science
Willenhall E-ACT Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BDThis job expired on 17 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
24 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L4 - L7 £45,434 - £49,019
Head of Science job summary
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Science following the promotion of the previous post holder to join us here at Willenhall Academy. The purpose of this role is to provide day to day leadership for the department and be accountable for the quality of teaching, learning and educational outcomes ensuring they are in line with the Academy’s strategic plan. Key Accountabilities: Provide day-to-day leadership for the development and management of teaching within your area Identify areas for development and improvement linked to the Academy improvement plan, SEF, national and local initiatives. Develop and monitor schemes of work for your area across the academy in liaison with your department and to ensure the successful implementation which meets curriculum requirements and differentiated to reflect student needs. Have an overview of, and contribute to the planning and delivery of continuous professional development and training related to your area. Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and achievement against targets in your area. Liaise with colleagues to identify and co-ordinate pupil support and intervention strategies Lead the development of innovative, creative approaches to learning and to develop cross-curricular skills such as ICT, numeracy & literacy effectively in the delivery of teaching and learning in your area. Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form. As a trust we offer: Competitive local Government Pension Scheme 30 days annual leave and statutory Bank Holidays Ride to Work Scheme Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme Our academy A vibrant 11-16 academy in Walsall. Our vision is for all of our students to flourish and succeed, helping them to develop into tomorrow’s leaders. Come and join our team Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is: Committed to staff development through E-ACT's professional learning programme in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership. Leading the way in your mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider. A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee benefits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working. A great place to live and work Located just eight miles from Birmingham and six miles from Wolverhampton, Walsall is home to three E-ACT academies. Part of the E-ACT family We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England. Our academies collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy and extend to people and their communities across the country. We are always on the lookout for dynamic , motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve. In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector-leading work-life balance arrangements. Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk. E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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 Willenhall E-ACT Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 909 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Willenhall E-ACT Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruit@e-act.org.uk
We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England. Our academies collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy and extend to people and their communities across the country. We are always on the lookout for dynamic , motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.
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