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Trust Director of Science

Trafalgar School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ

This job expired on 20 June 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2024/January 2025

• Closing date

  20 June 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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: Teaching
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership L13-17 (£63,430-£69,970)

What skills and experience we're looking for

To lead the development of an outstanding Trust Science curriculum which enables teachers and relevant support staff to ensure effective learning for all students so that they all make expected or better progress over time.

To lead the implementation of the Science curriculum across all trust schools to ensure the application of innovative and effective pedagogical practices which are aligned with the Trust Teaching and Learning Principles, that lead to strong outcomes for all learners.

To lead the Science faculty in a trust school where needed and fulfil the duties of the role.

To provide outreach curriculum school improvement work as directed by the Education Director.

To lead aspects of the delivery of the Personal Development Curriculum as required, and to ensure the promotion of students’ physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

To be a tutor and play an active role in the contribution to their House ethos.

To consistently model the Trust’s expected standards of Teaching and Learning or better, in all areas of their own practice.

What the school offers its staff

Salterns Academy Trust aims to provide an excellent inclusive education for every student in each school within the Trust. The Trust currently operates two oversubscribed schools for students aged 11-16 in the North Island area of Portsmouth. Admiral Lord Nelson School and Trafalgar School, provide excellent, inclusive education for over 2200 students. Both schools are growing, increasing to over 2300 students in the next two years. In addition, the Trust is in the process of expanding and expects to welcome Mayfield School into Salterns Academy Trust this academic year. Mayfield School is an all-through school with 1400 students aged 4-16 on roll that is embarking on a rapid school improvement journey with the Trust’s support.

We are looking to recruit an experienced leader to lead the development of an outstanding Trust Science curriculum alongside leading the Science faculty in a Trust School.

If you are interested in joining our incredible team, we would love to hear from you and we strongly recommend you come and visit our schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING
Salterns Academy Trust and Trafalgar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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About Trafalgar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 971 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Trafalgar School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@trafalgarschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 02392 693521
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trafalgar-school (opens in new tab)

Trafalgar School is a vibrant learning community where every member of staff understands the difference that they can make to our students’ outcomes. We expect all staff to be actively involved in the personal development of our young people and to show full commitment to their own and the school’s professional development.
Trafalgar School and its Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; and they expect all staff to share this commitment.

Our aim is to provide an outstanding all-round educational experience and we are committed to the success and excellence for all our students. In June 2023 we were inspected by OFSTED and judged to be a strongly ‘good’ school with ‘outstanding’ personal development. We are enjoying the next stage of our journey (to become outstanding in all areas!) and continue to receive incredible feedback about our child centred approach; our leaders share our best practice through extensive outreach work across the city and beyond.

Arranging a visit to Trafalgar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@trafalgarschool.org.uk.

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