Science Head of Department (Progress Leader) with TLR 1.2 £11,410
Up Holland High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7ALThis job expired on 22 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
22 April 2024 at 8am
Date listed
15 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time hours over 5 days per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MTS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 1.2 £11,410
What skills and experience we're looking for
Up Holland High School seeks a passionate, enthusiastic and committed Head of Department (Progress Leader) for Science who shares the ambition, aspirations and values of the school. You will need to be a leader and practitioner who consistently delivers high quality teaching with the ability to inspire, engage and motivate students. You will need have excellent communication skills, be ambitious and be able to build teams and lead people. Above all else, you will need to be ‘Dedicated to Excellence’ in all that you do, modelling to staff and students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about school improvement, has an outstanding track record as a teacher of Science, with some evidence of prior leadership experience.
We have re-advertised the post on a higher TLR to demonstrate our ambition to secure the very best candidate for our rapidly improving school. The post will therefore suit both existing Head’ s of Science and aspirational leaders that already have some form of additional responsibility in their current role.
What the school offers its staff
Up Holland High School is a happy and harmonious place to work where students are highly-motivated and have the opportunity to be inspired and succeed. Students enjoy Science and as a result, the number of students choosing to study Triple Science in KS4 is above the national average. Students are taught Science by specialist teachers in well–equipped laboratories.
The Science department are a hard-working, supportive and collaborative team who are committed to building on their current strengths. As a ‘Stimulating Physics Network’ partner school with strong links to the Science Learning Partnership, the Science department have access to regular subject specific CPD. The improvement in the quality of education is a key aspect of our school improvement plan. We are therefore seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and outstanding leader of Science to support colleagues within the department to raise standards and outcomes. The leadership of the department is supported by two Assistant Progress Leaders and an Associate Assistant Headteacher with a background in teaching and leading Science Departments, recognising the importance of shared work load. This investment in people and leadership structures demonstrates our commitment to improve the quality of education in Science and to secure sustainable improvements to outcomes.
The successful candidate can expect full-support and continuing professional development, as we promote a model of leadership at all levels and a bespoke and tailored CPD programme. Depending on experience, this includes the opportunity to gain accreditation to deliver external science CPD and to complete nationally recognised (NPQ) leadership qualifications. Once established in their substantive role, our progress leaders are also given opportunities to form part of an extended leadership team, should they wish to gain whole school leadership experience. This approach reflects our unwavering support of aspirational staff, creating pathways and opportunities that middle leaders seek on their journey to senior leadership.
Commitment to safeguarding
Up Holland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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About Up Holland High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- Up to 900 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Up Holland High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- a.mckernan@upholland.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01695 625191
Situated on the borders of Lancashire, Wigan and St Helens, Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan. WN5 7AL
If you would like a snapshot of what our school is about, please see our video, available to view using the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5yjTJwG_8
Full vacancy details can be downloaded from this website or the school website: https://www.uhhs.uk/about-our-school/vacancies
Arranging a visit to Up Holland High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.mckernan@upholland.lancs.sch.uk.
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