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Head of Science

Worle Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XX

This job expired on 22 September 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2021

• Closing date

  22 September 2020 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  14 September 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: TMS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  We also offer excellent CPD opportunities for all staff. Our school is situated in a delightful campus and is only 5 minutes from the M5 (Junction 21). This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and talented senior leader to join a thriving school and work with students who are keen to learn.

Head of Science job summary

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and effective colleague to lead our Science team. You will be committed to raising standards, by improving the quality of teaching and learning.
You will have excellent forward planning skills, the ability to ‘make things happen’ and, importantly, a clear view of ‘the big picture’ in terms of where the Faculty is – and where it is going.
Main purposes of this role:

● To contribute to the development and successful implementation of the School Improvement Plan and to be responsible for the Science Faculty section of that plan
● To lead a team of teachers and support staff in the delivery of Science, ensuring high quality learning experiences within the classroom
● To ensure high levels of achievement by students, particularly in external examinations
● To promote Science within the school and the community
● To develop and promote opportunities for students to take part in subject related enrichment, extra-curricular activities and revision classes
● As a Teacher and Tutor to carry out the responsibilities detailed in the classroom teacher job description

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 Worle Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@theplt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/worle-community-school-weston-super-mare (opens in new tab)

As a school on the up in Weston-Super-Mare, we can offer you:

- The opportunity to develop in a school committed to excellence that values staff and student wellbeing

- Access to dedicated specialist support from the Director of Science

- A two week October half term

- A sensible feedback policy that values student progress and teacher workload

Worle Community School – An Academy is a thriving 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1400 students on roll serving the north of Weston-Super-Mare.

We are an aspirational school and the successful candidate will join us at an exciting time. We have recently been graded “good” for Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection. We are seen as a school who “recognises the talents of our students” and are passionate about getting the best from each and every one.

Arranging a visit to Worle Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theplt.org.uk.

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