Lead Practitioner - Science
Foxford Community School, Coventry, CV6 6BBThis job expired on 19 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
19 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L1 - L5
Lead Practitioner - Science job summary
Have you got ambition and the wish to make a real difference? If so come and find out more about our friendly and supportive school.
This role is all about supporting professional development and working collaboratively to drive further improvement in the science faculty.
You will be passionate about your subject and be able to lead by example. You will support the leader of science to develop and co-ordinate schemes of work and you will work closely with the deputy headteacher, getting involved in project work that will be key to raising student achievement. Our aim is for students to exceed their expectations and for you to experience great satisfaction when they get there.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, strong classroom practitioner, able to instigate worthwhile interventions who enjoys working as part of a team in the best interests for our students.
This is a great time to join Foxford, on its journey of positive trajectory. You would also be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. A Trust that recognises that teaching can be demanding and is therefore committed to invest in, and develop, staff in a supportive manner with values that are really important including, Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.
We will play to your strengths and can offer you:
• A supportive and visible SLT team and new Headteacher
• Regular feedback to develop your teaching expertise
• Access to expert coaching
• An opportunity to participate in a learning and teaching project
• Developmental opportunities for the next step in your career including on-going CPD with programmes of study such as NQPML
• Support from a vibrant and caring science team that has the freedom to innovate and inspire our students through faculty centred leadership
• A comprehensive induction programme and mentor
• A range of benefits which includes cycle to work, access to a gym and swimming pool, free parking, an employee discount scheme, provision of an iPad, a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through the Trust’s people strategy and well-being committee.
• A strong and effective admin team to enable you to concentrate on your teaching
Foxford has great deal to be proud of, hoping it is the kind of place people want to work with a meaningful focus on student outcomes and a desire to continuously improve.
Visits and applications: Our headteacher, Alison Gallagher, would be delighted to meet you and talk about the opportunity, please email aliw@foxford.coventry.sch.uk to book onto a visit. We are holding a science open evening from 5pm until 6pm on Tuesday 11 May 2021. We would love to meet you then – just send a quick email to book a place through aliw@foxford.coventry.sch.uk
Application packs are available to download on www.wmjobs.co.uk www.tes.co.uk or by email from Ali Wilkins, HR manager, aliw@foxford.coventry.sch.uk. Completed forms are returnable to HumanResources@caludoncastle.co.uk
Application deadline: Wednesday 19th May at 9.00 am. Interviews are scheduled for between 20th and 26th May 2021
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.
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 Foxford Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1056 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Foxford Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- humanresources@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02476444822
Foxford is an 11-18 vibrant, multi-cultural school which is known for its friendly and supportive ethos and its ambition to succeed. We have recently become part of Castle Phoenix Trust which specialises in leadership and was founded in February 2013, on the success of the Caludon Castle Teaching School.
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