Leader of Learning for Science + TLR2B
Witton Park Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TDDeadline is today
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
2 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - 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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About Witton Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1240 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Witton Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- smatts@wittonpark.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Witton Park Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smatts@wittonpark.org.uk.
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