5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 December 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    13 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale / Upper Scale

Additional allowances

TLR - £9,272

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Head of Key Stage 4 Science to join our fantastic team of Science specialists. Working with the Head of Science and the Head of KS3 Science, this important role is ideal for a candidate who wants to develop their leadership skills and have an impact on developing the KS4 curriculum, improving outcomes for our students in both Triple Science and Combined Science. All subject specialists are welcome to apply but we are particularly interested in Physics or Chemistry applicants.

What the school offers its staff

Highworth Warneford School is part of The Park Academies Trust. This Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.

The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that ‘little pat on the back’:

  • Doctor Care Anywhere
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Let’s Connect – Salary sacrifice Technology

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to askhr@theparkacademiestrust.com

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About Highworth Warneford School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
652 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01793 707572

Arranging a visit to Highworth Warneford School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email askhr@theparkacademiestrust.com.

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