Lead Practitioner of Science
Pool Hayes Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZThis job expired on 7 June 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
7 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LP 7-13 £51,725 - £59,850
What skills and experience we're looking for
Pool Hayes Academy are
looking to appoint an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Science to supplement
and enhance a strong established and supportive Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for a
committed and motivated professional with vision, tenacity, optimism, strong interpersonal skills and a
proven ability to motivate and lead change and inspire and develop Science provision within the Academy and ensure that our
students and staff excel. To succeed, you will be a Science specialist, have
the credibility to lead teaching and learning across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and
have the vision, energy and proven track record to ensure that our students are
inspired by Science, engage in learning and are eager to succeed.
You will join an experienced team who are passionate about innovative teaching with a focus on continual improvement. You will have the opportunity to teach at both GCSE and A level and to join a team of outstanding practitioners who share a passion for excellence.
The department is part of a well led, dynamic team, whose colleagues all enjoy supporting the Academy and its culture of outstanding success amongst our students. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by our teaching and learning team.
As a key member of the team, you will play a lead role in curriculum development alongside progressing and enhancing the teaching practice of others within the academy and beyond. We are keen to secure a high calibre practitioner who can make a telling contribution to our forward-looking team.
The Science faculty is one rooted in working to
provide the very best teaching and learning for our all our students, with a
strong commitment to removing barriers to learning for all.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 – but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.
Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil regardless of circumstance can fulfil their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.
In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.
Further details about the role
We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
Commitment to safeguarding
Pool Hayes Academy is sponsored by Academy Transformation Trust, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
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About Pool Hayes Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1111 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Pool Hayes Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kerry.crawford@attrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01902 368147
Our team knows first-hand how to make education better for schools, pupils and their teachers.
For us, the future of UK education relies upon schools working closely together to share best practices, giving every child the best chance in life. We set up ATT to make this vision a reality.
As a not for profit trust, we work with our growing family of primary and secondary academies, and further education providers in the Midlands, East of England and South East.
Our mission is to provide the very best education for all pupils and the highest level of support for our staff to ensure every child leaves our academies with everything they need to reach their full potential.
Arranging a visit to Pool Hayes Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kerry.crawford@attrust.org.uk.
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