Teaching Team Leader of Science (Head of Department) - 1FTE
Falmouth School, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LHThis job expired on 17 June 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
17 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
20 May 2024
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
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR £30,000- £46524
Additional allowances
TLR 1a (£9,272pa)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our vision for all students:
- Every student deserves to accomplish extraordinary success in an extraordinary school.
- Join Falmouth School and lead the Science Team to enjoy and sustain exactly that for all our young people, yourself and your team.
At Falmouth School you can be part of something bigger. As Teaching Team Leader, you will enjoy networking across the Trust diversifying your skill set and the leadership development is promoted through a range of bespoke and national programmes.
You will have the opportunity to build long term partnerships with the local employers and companies to promote the science career opportunities. The partnerships will enable you to foster that mutual collaboration with experts in the field of science and also cross other educational settings in the locality and nationally.
What the school offers its staff
In return we will offer you:
- A unique opportunity to be a key member of staff in a forward-looking, thriving school in the beautiful town of Falmouth, in Cornwall;
- A genuine family atmosphere with high expectations and standards where every student is known and valued;
- Access to high-quality Continuous Professional Development within the Multi Academy Trust and offered through OneCornwall Teaching School Hub;
- Competitive salaries, based on skills and experience;
- Teacher’s Pension Scheme;
- Discounted membership in Trust Sports Hubs (Falmouth & Newquay);
- Free parking facilities;
- Employer’s Eyecare Scheme (Specsavers);
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
- TES media access (magazine, podcast and videos);
- Mileage paid if there is a requirement to travel to different schools within the Trust.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Falmouth School, part of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Falmouth School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 923 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Falmouth School website
- Email address
- vacancies@falmouthschool.net
- Phone number
- 01326 372386
Falmouth School is an inclusive and ambitious 11–18 school of almost 1,000 students, including a thriving and growing Sixth Form. We are proud to be a school of choice for our community, where high expectations are matched by exceptional care and where every young person is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best.Our vision is built on three simple values: Kindness, Responsibility and Ambition. We believe that every student can succeed and that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence and open doors to future opportunities. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging where every member of our community feels safe, respected and able to flourish.
At Falmouth School, we are relentlessly ambitious for all our students. We believe that strong relationships and high quality teaching enable every learner to thrive. Our classrooms are calm and purposeful, allowing exciting learning to take place every minute of every lesson. We encourage our students to develop resilience, independence and the confidence to embrace challenge, preparing them for success both in school and beyond.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through consistently strong outcomes and a successful Ofsted inspection. Alongside academic achievement, we place equal importance on personal development, student leadership, creativity, sport, the arts and service to our community. Whether performing on stage, competing in sport, leading charitable initiatives or representing the school as student leaders, our young people make us incredibly proud every day.
Situated in the beautiful coastal town of Falmouth, our school benefits from an inspiring location. Falmouth's rich maritime heritage, thriving creative industries and stunning coastline provide exceptional opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, our students enjoy an education in one of the most distinctive and vibrant communities in the South West.
Falmouth School is proud to be part of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that every child deserves an outstanding education. The Trust is committed to developing exceptional staff through high quality professional development, collaboration and career progression. We value our people and recognise that investing in our staff is fundamental to achieving the very best outcomes for our students.
Arranging a visit to Falmouth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@falmouthschool.net.
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