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Leader of Learning for Science + TLR2B

Witton Park Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD

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Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
2 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2023

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: Fulltime hours outlined in the STPCD
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS / UPS +TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role requires an energetic and dedicated leader, who can make a significant contribution to our school community by providing a strategic vision for Science. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to lead by inspiring and developing colleagues and students. As a Leader of Learning the successful candidate will need to ensure that provision for Science is broad and balancedmeeting the needs of all pupils. Being well-informed on current educational developments and initiatives is imperative.

The Science faculty is made up of thirteen members of staff with a variety of teaching experience. We use coaching practices to continually improve our teaching and learning so the successful candidate will need the ability to support staff at all levels. The faculty uses a collaborative approach to trial and then embed new initiatives that will drive student progress. Practical science work underpins teaching in the faculty and there are 7 labs to support students’ learning.

What the school offers its staff

Required - Leader of Learning for Science + TLR2B

Start Date:January 2024

Salary:MPS / UPS+TLR2b

Location:Witton Park Academy, Blackburn

Contract type:Full Time

Contract term:Permanent

At Witton Park, our guiding principles are simple yet powerful:

Children come first and are at the heart of all we do
Positive relationships underpin all of our work
High expectations and no barriers – everybody can achieve.

If our principles resonate with you, and you are seeking a new challenge, we’d be delighted to receive your application for the vacancy that has arisen in our Science faculty. We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher and leader, to take-up the post of Leader of Learning for Science.

Further details about the role

We welcome visits to the school or informal conversations. Please contact Sarah Matts, Associate Assistant Headteacher,if you wish to take advantage of this opportunitysmatts@wittonpark.org.uk

Closing date:Thursday 28 September 2023

Interviews:w.c 2nd October 2023

Witton Park Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates and appointments will be subject to satisfactory DBS and Employment checks.

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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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