Science Progress Leader - Curriculum Development and Implementation
The Joseph Whitaker School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0AGThis job expired on 27 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
27 September 2023 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 25 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 - UPS3: £30,000 - £46,525 per annum plus TLR 2B (£5,349)
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to a member of the department being successful in securing Head of Faculty role the Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified Science Teacher to take up a leadership position within the large science faculty. The ability to teach Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A Level would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be passionate and be able to work as a member of the Science faculty to ensure the consistent promotion of learning and to secure the best outcomes for all of our students.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
Please emailheadteacher@josephwhitaker.orgif you would like to arrange a tour of the school prior to application and/or interview. Alternatively, please view our school websitewww.josephwhitaker.org.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post,will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
What the school offers its staff
The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1360 students.
As a school we offer:
- a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
- a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
- support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
- access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
- Generous employer contribution to Teacher Pension Scheme
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Joseph Whitaker School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1371 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Joseph Whitaker School website
- Email address
- office@josephwhitaker.org
- Phone number
- 01623792327
The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1300 students.
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Arranging a visit to The Joseph Whitaker School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@josephwhitaker.org.
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