Lead Practitioner Science

St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, Merseyside, L11 9DQ

3 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject: Science
Working pattern: Full time, term time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: LP4 - LP8 (£51,058 - £56,357)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner for Science who has a proven ability to turn policy into practice. The ideal candidate will have a clear vision for raising standards and be able to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and students. Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are a must.

Candidates should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within their expression of interest how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

What the school offers its staff

Our ethos at St John Bosco Arts College is centred around creating a nurturing environment filled with warmth and respect. It is our aim to foster a setting where both staff and students are encouraged to grow in faith, hope, and love, while providing an ambitious educational experience that prepares our students for future challenges.

Further details about the role

As part of the shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and has safer recruitment procedures in keeping with DFE statutory guidance. All posts are subject to all the required DFE pre- employment checks being completed including an Enhanced DBS Certificate [including a Children's Barred List Check]. Our recruitment pack contains key safeguarding policies including our code of conduct for staff and volunteers which everyone must adhere to.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school has an open culture around safeguarding. All adults recognise that they have a responsibility to protect pupils from harm and know that ‘it could happen here’. Staff have professional curiosity and share concerns in a timely manner. The safeguarding team are well trained and fully aware of their duties in line with Keeping children safe in education and other statutory guidance. The school fosters a culture of safeguarding; we seek expert advice and welcome scrutiny.
With regard to sexual violence and sexual harassment we adopt the position that it is happening.
Children are taught how to stay safe.