Second in Department - Science
Worle Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XX6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 February 2025
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/1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2.3 £7,899 (gross per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Head of Science and some previous experience of leadership of a curriculum area would be advantageous, but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
- A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge.
Flexible working opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
Further details about the role
Permanent
Full time/1.0 FTE
TMS/UPS + TLR 2.3 £7,899 (gross per annum)
Plus various Company Benefits
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional practitioner to support and collaborate with the Head of Department to develop our hard working and collegiate team.
Specific domains of responsibility will be discussed with the successful candidate and consideration given to their strengths, the areas they wish to develop experience in and the emerging needs of the department. This could include one or more areas from below:
KS4 Biology, Chemistry or Physics KS3 Science Improving Teaching and Learning Assessment and Tracking
The successful candidate will;
- Plan and deliver high quality and engaging lessons to pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, of different ability levels.
- Set homework and revision tasks, and support their completion.
- Take ownership for specified areas of the Science curriculum.
- Support the Head of Science in leading aspects of departmental improvement or CPD activities.
- Deputise for the Head of Science, as necessary.
Worle Community School - an Academy is a community school at heart and we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with excellent academic outcomes, but also with valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.
At WCSA we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD of Worle, an acronym that underpins our 5 core values:
PreparedRespectfulOptimisticUnderstandingDetermined
Our school site has excellent transport links, being just a five minute drive from Junction 21 on the M5 and a 10-minute walk from Worle Train Station.
We actively support the development of our teachers, offering high quality development opportunities and we are extremely proud of our supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace. Our teachers are well supported by a hands-on team in all areas, including wellbeing, reprographics and administrative tasks. In Science, we take a considered approach to marking and assessment, ensuring that it is prompt and focused, but not onerous for teachers.
To assist teaching staff in their development, we provide:
- A coaching programme to develop their practice within the classroom, working together to find solutions to improve learning and progress for all students.
- An excellent CPD programme based around WalkThrus materials that really allows staff to make use of research informed pedagogy to embed effective teaching strategies in the classroom.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Worle Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
About Worle Community School:
WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.
At Worle Community School Academy, WCSA, we look after our colleagues. We are a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
Arranging a visit to Worle Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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