Second in Department: Science
Codsall Community High School, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1PQThis job expired on 11 March 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
11 March 2024 at 9am
Date listed
22 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5hrs
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2 (£5500)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Second in Department: Science to join our school in September 2024 or sooner to support the Head of Science in leading the development of science in our school.
The ability to teach all subjects within GCSE Combined Science is essential. The ability to teach GCSE or A Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or BTEC Level 3 Science would be an advantage, but is not essential.
The post would suit an excellent teacher who is looking to take the next step in their career or an existing middle leader who already has the skills and expertise.
A retention allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate, or alternatively support with further study through a qualification such as an MA.
To arrange an informal discussion about the post or visit to the school please contact Miss Williams, the Headteacher’s PA, at the email address shown above.
Completed application forms with a letter of application should also be sent to Mrs Straw at jobs@sslp.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 11th March at 9am.
"This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk
What the school offers its staff
Our Beliefs – Culture and Benefits
- Our goal is to strip away the unnecessary and focus on the important stuff – making our schools the best possible environments for our young people.
- There is no expectation or belief that getting to school early or staying late is the only way of showing you’re working hard. All staff should work in a way that suits them, making sure that they have time for themselves and their loved ones.
- No lesson observation gradings, no showcase lessons, no tick sheet approach – we focus on a culture of typicality and will always work at developing a positive and inclusive culture of support and challenge.
- No expectations to answer emails out of school working hours.
- Open door senior leadership across the organisation – no issue is ever too small to discuss if it’s important to you.
- A strong focus on mental health and wellbeing – staff with responsibility for ensuring that there are resources and signposting for any staff that need support.
- In house leadership development programmes as well as access to various NPQ courses.
- SSLP Star of the Term – each term headteachers and SLT will be asked to nominate staff for this award. The winning member of staff will be presented with a £50 voucher for a local restaurant / pub.
- Every member of staff in each school is entitled to 2 x wellbeing half days. These can be requested in advance and can be for any reason.
Our Beliefs - Workload
- No need or expectation to write or rewrite lesson plans in a particular format.
- An assessment and marking policy which significantly reduces workload by moving from “marking” culture to an effective assessment culture.
- A goal of ensuring that there is no more than one cover lesson per half term, less if possible.
- Data will never be asked for twice in different contexts.
- A maximum of 3 data collection points per year group.
- If a new policy or practice is introduced we will strive to take away something old, ensuring that we review everything we do annually.
- Consultation on key policies which include workload assessments.
Commitment to safeguarding
"This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk”
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About Codsall Community High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1070 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Codsall Community High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@sslp.uk
Codsall Community High School is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic learning environment which embodies the value we place on working with our students to achieve the very best outcomes for each and every one.
We are very proud of our focus on staff and student wellbeing; driven in our aims and ambitions to build on our success in a supportive and friendly environment.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority; with an open-door senior leadership policy, a comprehensive new staff / NQT support programme, celebration of staff who go the extra mile and in-house pathways programmes for aspiring future leaders.
We are a high achieving school, providing education to students from years 9 to 13, with our results placing us amongst the highest performing state schools in the country. Through our committed staff, dedicated Governors and supportive parents, we continue to flourish.
Arranging a visit to Codsall Community High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@sslp.uk.
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