Trust-Wide Subject Lead (TWSL) in Science
The David Ross Education Trust, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 April 2025
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
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £73,819 - £81,441 pa FTE (L17-L21)
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Degree in Science and Qualified Teacher Status
• Higher degree and/or professional qualification
• Reformed NPQSL/H qualification or willingness to undertake the qualification
• Evidence of commitment to further professional development
• Knowledge of Science education research and key debates within the Science subject community
• Regular and enthusiastic reading of Science scholarship and other Science-related literature.
• Knowledge and expertise to examine, theorise and lead debate on the relationship between improved Science knowledge and other aspects of the curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational research, developments and issues
• Capacity to articulate a vision for the future of the subject which enthuses and motivates
• Capacity to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate initial and in-service training of Science teachers so as to ensure that developments in Science curricula are understood, further developed, enthusiastically embraced and efficiently taught by teachers of Science at all levels of development
• Ability to work as a team to influence, inspire and collaborate, both among personnel responsible for Science and with senior leaders with wider school or curricular responsibilities
• A robust understanding of the challenges and strategies required to develop, adapt and apply Trust approaches to a diverse range of school and departmental environments
• Excellent subject knowledge and expertise demonstrated through secondary Science teaching and leadership experience
• Experience of successful leadership and curriculum development in Science education
• Experience in developing or contributing to teacher research in Science education
• Experience of supporting the professional development of Science teachers through coaching and mentoring
• Experience of initial teacher education in Science, whether as Science mentor and/or Science coordinator /course leader, including demonstrable evidence of having shaped or influenced Science components of initial teacher education and/or its mentoring practices
• Productive participation in communities of Science educators; for example, through Science working groups; through conference presentations to Science educators; or through publication or dissemination of innovations in Science education.
• Knowledge and expertise to examine, theorise and lead debate on the relationship between improved Science knowledge and other aspects of the curriculum.
• Demonstrable track record of securing strong academic performance and raising standards of achievement through student outcomes in Science.
• Experience of setting specific targets and managing improvement across a Key Stage or more widely
• Experience of working with or in primary schools, for example, collaborative projects or theoretical, research or policy work on progression in Science education 5 - 18
• A clear commitment to professional development, both for self and others
• Flexibility and efficiency in setting up and sustaining teams, projects and working practices
• Ability to build robust relationships with leaders in schools with trust, professionalism and courtesy at the heart.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and be approachable to a variety of audiences
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Trustees, Trust senior staff and governors
• Confidence in dealing with a rigorous accountability and scrutiny
• Passion for joining a successful trust community, and a thirst to further deepen and embed the David Ross Education Trust’s commitment to the highest standards of academic knowledge and its teaching
• Current driving licence
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends, evenings as and when required.
What the school offers its staff
• £73,819 - £81,441 pa FTE (L17-L21)
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
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 The David Ross Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@dret.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01509320148
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Arranging a visit to The David Ross Education Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dret.co.uk.
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