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Head of Science

Wootton Upper School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT

This job expired on 21 September 2020 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  21 September 2020 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: £49,048 - £54,121 per annum (LPS 8-12)

Head of Science job summary

Required for January or April 2021

The Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional scientist, teacher and leader to the post of Director of Science. You will join a very experienced and strong team of middle leaders who have contributed to a rapid rise in outcomes across the Trust. You will demonstrate a passion for the subject and have a clear vision for outstanding provision across all three Science.

We welcome applications from middle leaders with a strong track record leading a department, as well as those who have other leadership experience or experienced teachers ready for their next challenge. Wootton Academy Trust is committed to supporting colleagues as they take the next exciting step in their career

The role will include teaching GCSE and could include A level teaching, providing leadership and management of staff, developing enrichment opportunities for students and demonstrating the ability and commitment to securing high standards of student achievement.

The current team of Science Teachers are all specialists and there is a strong track record of success at both GCSE and A Level. Results at GCSE level and A level are very strong.

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 Wootton Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 897 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wootton Upper School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@wootton.beds.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wootton-upper-school-bedford (opens in new tab)

Wootton Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising of Wootton Upper School and Kimberley STEM college.

Arranging a visit to Wootton Upper School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wootton.beds.sch.uk.

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