Director of Learning - Science
Abbeyfield School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS & TLR 1b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 23/04/2019 or 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2019
Job overview
Abbeyfield School is an exciting place to work, we became an academy with Creative Education Trust in October 2012. This is an oversubscribed school of 1300 students between the ages of 11 and 19. We employ over 130 staff; this includes teaching, support and administration staff. Abbeyfield School is a good school (Ofsted May 2016). An ethos of continuous improvement is underpinned by high expectations and aspirations. Quality first teaching in the classroom and a commitment to providing creative learning and enrichment opportunities for our students have been key to our rapidly improving outcomes.
This is an exciting career opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Science specialist to lead the Faculty.
To apply, please download an application form and job description from the Abbeyfield School website www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk. Completed applications should be returned for the attention of HR by post, to the main school address or via email to recruitment@abbeyfieldschool.org.uk. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting jennifer.pullin@abbeyfield.org.uk
Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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About Abbeyfield School
Abbeyfield School, part of the Creative Education Trust, is an 11-18 school, predominately serving the South East of Northampton. Through teamwork and a shared desire to support and challenge every student in order for them to achieve their personal best we are building on the 2016 Ofsted ‘good’ judgement and the very pleasing recent outcomes. We have high expectations and aspirations of ourselves and of our students. Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning. Alongside academic achievement we place a very high value on students’ social and personal development, equipping them with the life and employability skills needed for successful adulthood.
The school has a wealth of facilities that underpin the wide curriculum including; state of the art theatre, science lecture theatre, dance studio, drama studio, super learning centre designed for collaborative teaching, fitness suite, sports field, netball courts, basketball courts, gym and a full size sports hall. In the last few years we have been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and now offer our students an extensive and relevant curriculum choice.
Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual student. The School has a growing reputation for success, with our school slogan "Ambitious to Achieve" proposed by one of our own Year 12 students and our 6 school values - Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Responsibility, Creativity and Independence formed from a staff and student vote . We have high expectations of our students and are an inclusive community and welcome all students from all backgrounds.
This Ambition and community spirit throughout the school led to our Northamptonshire Secondary School of the Year Award 2019 (Northamptonshire Education Awards).
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