KS3 Leader of Science

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS-UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B £5,348

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able KS3 Leader of Science to assist in leading our successful Science department. The role will be based at Airedale Academy.

  We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the Director of Science to develop colleagues in delivering outstanding lessons and develop the Science curriculum, raising academic achievement and ensuring all pupils make outstanding progress.

  You will be:

  • Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Science to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3.
  • Able to lead a team of high achieving specialists.
  • Able to confidently manage behaviour throughout Key Stage 3 within the department.
  • Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes, to ensure the department meets academic targets.
  • Responsible and accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupil progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs, liaising with SLT to report on data and implement intervention strategies.
  • Able to work alongside the Director of Science to develop/maintain outstanding practise.

  You will be:

  • An outstanding practitioner.
  • Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
  • A passion for the education of young people, particularly those with a low ability and vulnerable pupils.
  • Committed to the academy values.
  • Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
  • Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.
  • Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies.

What the school offers its staff

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Castleford Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy Trust, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to the CEO, Mr George Panayiotou at the Castleford Academy Trust address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com

For further information on the Trust, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademytrust.com or email Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager at kirstytriplett@castlefordacademy.com

Commitment to safeguarding

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Applying for the job

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Castleford Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1513 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Castleford Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@castlefordacademy.com
• Phone number: 01977605060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-academy (opens in new tab)

Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.

Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the MAT. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Arranging a visit to Castleford Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.

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