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Head of Chemistry

Head of Chemistry

The Joseph Rowntree School

York

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR 2a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
25 February 2018

Job overview

We would like to invite applications for the permanent post of Head of Chemistry from September 2018. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious subject specialist, with a record of delivering excellent results. You will combine excellent organisational and management   skills with the ability to work alongside the Head of Science to inspire, challenge and motivate students to succeed and to achieve their highest possible grades. 

Job Purpose:

  • To drive for achieving successful results and progress for all students.
  • Leading and managing the departmental subject team to ensure high quality teaching and learning in the subject area.
  • Developing approaches to teaching and learning within the department and contributing to the middle leaders’ network.
  • Contributing as a middle leader to the ethos, policy and practice of the school.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Alongside Head of Department, to provide a framework for effective teaching and learning of all students of all abilities through current and relevant schemes of work.
  • To promote school systems to raise student achievement and maintain high standards of student work and behaviour through positive approaches to their work, supported self-discipline, the monitoring of individual performance and other assessment procedures.
  • Alongside Head of Department, to plan for the improvement in teaching and learning in the department and contribute to whole school planning.
  • The efficient organisation of internal teacher assessments across all Key Stages (writing assessments for half-termly tests in Key Stage 4 and 5).
  • Following the receipt of data from Head of Department, implement interventions for students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with the purpose of raising achievement.

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York and we have an excellent learning environment and superb facilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an ENHANCED criminal record check via the DBS. 

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website www.josephrowntree.co.uk. Please also download the Applicant’s Guidance document – ‘How to Apply’.

Completed application forms should be addressed to Mrs Tracy Bussey, Headteacher’s PA at the school (email address: tb@josephrowntree.york.sch.uk)

Closing date: Sunday 25th February at 12 midnight

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About The Joseph Rowntree School

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+44 1904 552100

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The Joseph Rowntree School is an 11-18 comprehensive of approximately 1,300 students, including almost 200 in the Sixth Form. It is situated to the north of the attractive and historic city of York, in the village of New Earswick. It is 500 metres from the outer ring-road (A1237) and is easily accessible from the towns and villages of the Vale of York, or the cities of Leeds and Hull.

Our modern building is equipped with up to date classroom technology. We have an ongoing investment in new technologies and extensive use is made of Google classroom. We also have a state of the art sports centre and a wonderful performing arts main hall and studio.

We have extensive, attractive grounds, playing fields and an open landscape setting.  Inside the building, we have fantastic facilities, which really help to support and challenge our learners. As well as the main school facilities, we also have the Wiltshire Centre (Enhanced Resource Provision) which provides highly specialised support and individual teaching and learning for students of mainstream ability who have significant and complex autism.

Our Curriculum is broad and balanced, delivered in an engaging manner which inspires students to realise their full potential and achieve the best possible outcomes. We implement systems that recognise and reward excellence, encouraging all to strive to do their best.

The school was rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2017 and again in October 2022.  Please see our Ofsted report for further details.  We were delighted that inspectors acknowledged how well supported our students feel, the quality of our curriculum and personal development work and our extra-curricular provision.  Our strong results and ambition to further improve makes this an exciting time in the development of our school.

Thank you for your interest in our school.

Dave Hewitt

Headteacher


Values and vision

Respect all members of our community

Overcome obstacles to success

Work together collaboratively

Nurture talent

Teach and learn through inspiration

Recognise excellence

Embrace diversity

Encourage wellbeing

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