2nd in Science Department
The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
Kirklees
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS / MPS - TLR 2B (£4533)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2019 (consideration given to a later start date)
- Apply by:
- 16 January 2019
Job overview
2nd in Science Department
Permanent, full time role
To start – Easter 2019 (flexible)
UPS/MPS - TLR 2B - £4,533
This is a truly exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Science to take their teaching career to the next stage as 2nd in Science within the department at The Mirfield Free Grammar.
We hope to add to our team after Easter, but we are flexible with a start date i.e. would consider after May half term.
As 2nd in the Science department you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Science with managing and developing the team as well as influencing the strategic direction of the department. You will play a key role in planning the next stages of development for the department; sharing ideas and best practice with the team.
We will expect you to be instrumental in helping to inspire and motivate both our staff and students. You will play a key role in helping to drive the Academy forward; raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for students.
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Leader who wants to inspire, is excited by learning and has a desire to further develop a career within a small, but ambitious, Multi-Academy Trust. As the second in department you will oversee the provision within the faculty for training of NQTs and RQTs and will lead and support all teachers to teach consistently good lessons. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven by a passion to deliver outstanding Teaching and Learning.
As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership; preparing you for the next phase of your career.
The journey thus far has been quite amazing for the Trust and going forward will continue to offer even greater challenge, excitement and reward.
To apply for the position please contact our recruitment partner Paula Read at Hays Education to request an application form via email paula.read@hays.com or telephone 0113 2003710
The closing date for completed applications is Friday 8th February at 9am
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date.
About The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
- The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
- Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield
- West Yorkshire
- WF14 9EZ
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar and Mirfield College has a long established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, honesty, integrity, morality and courtesy. We strive for excellence in everything we do. The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves academically and personally.
We work hard to maintain a happy and well-run Academy, where students feel confident to thrive and develop. We strive to make our Academy a place of sound, stimulating and appropriate learning, where every student can achieve his/her potential. We create a caring community where great emphasis is placed upon good relationships and partnerships to encourage respect, understanding, co-operation and collaboration.
The Mirfield Free Grammar has an inspirational, positive, caring and welcoming environment, where all students can achieve their full academic, personal, spiritual and social potential.
Everyone at The Mirfield Free Grammar strives to ‘achieve excellence together’ and this vision is embedded in ‘THE MFG Character’ across our school community, alongside Quality First Teaching.
We endeavour to create well-rounded, happy and confident young people who are able to contribute positively within the community. We believe that by developing ‘THE MFG Character’ of Tenacity, Health, Equity, Morality, Flourish and Generosity in all our students it will enable us to achieve this.
Our staff lead by example and work hard to ensure that our young people feel happy, valued and secure, but equally they endeavour to enthuse them with a sense of aspiration, optimism and ambition. Work ethic is important and so is attitude. We encourage a ‘can do’ attitude in relation to both work and play, and our expectations are extremely high.
Local Information
Mirfield is a small West Yorkshire town and lies on the A644 between Dewsbury & Huddersfield. Surrounded by rolling hills and fields there are many lovely views in Mirfield, one of the nicest being from the staff room window! Mirfield has a wealth of historical figures associated with it such as Robin Hood, the Luddites and the Bronte’s. More recently, it has produced such fine actors as Patrick Stewart who is also a patron of the school. Situated very close to the M62, M1 and the A1, Mirfield is within very easy access of most of the North particularly Manchester, Liverpool, York, Sheffield and Hull. There is a lot of beautiful countryside to explore and for those who prefer the city life, Mirfield is easily commutable from the vibrant and exciting Leeds city centre.
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