Head of Science Faculty
Croxley Danes School
Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 1C
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2024
Job overview
Line Manager: Senior Leadership Team
Pay Range: MPS/UPS + TLR 1C
Work Pattern: Full time (1.0 FTE)
1st September 2024 Start
Core Purpose
To provide leadership and direction for the faculty and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school.
To be responsible for securing high standards of teaching and learning as well as playing a major role in the development of school policy and practice.
Leadership
- Lead and line manage the Subject Leaders within the faculty
- To represent the Subject Areas at Heads of Faculty meetings and to report back on key issues as appropriate
- Provide SLT with relevant faculty pupil performance information as part of School Self Evaluation cycle
- To oversee and monitor lesson observation programmes within faculty
Knowledge, Experience and Training
Essential
- Hold a good honours degree and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have a genuine passion for Science and a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning
- Display a high level of professionalism at all times
- Have outstanding teaching ability with a track record of excellent outcomes
- Demonstrate a clear vision for faculty improvement with the ability to inspire and lead by example
- Have an understanding of and interest in the current developments of the curriculum and have experience of contributing to the professional development of others and the ability to develop outstanding practice
- Have sound judgement under complex conditions
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and persuasive skills, whilst being flexible and sensitive to the needs of individuals
- Be able to communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders
- Have the ability to work effectively in a team and organise, plan and prioritise time effectively
- Have an understanding of value-added and other data to support raising achievement
- Be inspirational and well-liked by students
- Be committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities
- Be committed to the safeguarding of children
- Have a natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’
Desirable:
- The potential and ambition for further career development
- Experience of successful leadership in a faculty from planning to implementation and evaluation
- Experience of teaching to A Level and a good understanding of recent developments and curriculum changes
- A proven record of innovation and leading change successfully
- Management experiences of school resources
- The ability to develop others and hold people to account effectively
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 23rd May.
Interviews will be held on Friday 24th May.
For further information and to apply, please click here
About Croxley Danes School
- Croxley Danes School
- Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
- Hertfordshire
- WD3 3LR
- United Kingdom
Thank you for your interest in Croxley Danes School.
This is an extremely exciting time to join Croxley Danes School as in September 2020, the school opened its brand-new permanent accommodation at Baldwins Lane in Croxley Green, including a building with a capacity for over 1200 students. The permanent site for the school comprises 12.3 hectares. This far surpasses the need for a six-form entry school, therefore the space afforded to the students on site is, compared to other local schools, second to none. Furthermore, the permanent school building has been meticulously designed to ensure both students and staff experience a first-class learning environment. More details about (and images of) the permanent site can be found here
Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor’s School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School, Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Ascot Road Primary School, Jupiter Primary School and Lanchester Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years. She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all nine schools. If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust whilst also contributing to the education of the first cohorts of students in a new school at an exciting stage in its development.
We are heavily over-subscribed with 840 students across Years 7-11 who are aspirational, confident and have excellent attitudes to learning. They are extremely proud of being the first cohorts of students in a brand-new school and excited about the future. Staff overwhelmingly report that they are delightful to teach and fun to have in the classroom. Their behaviour is excellent.
We look for talented and committed people and work hard to keep them, helping them to reach their full potential. In return we offer exceptional CPD opportunities.
You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard working, flexible and professional. You should have high expectations of students, colleagues and yourself, displaying energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom, contributing to the school’s overall success. A willingness to contribute to other areas of school life would be welcome.
The staff team is a happy and stable one; the students are capable, conscientious and self-motivated learners. Have a look at our website's news pages to get a taste of the student experience or follow us on Twitter @croxleydanes.
The school is close to beautiful countryside - Google images of the Chess Valley for a taste - and on the Metropolitan line into London. A few minutes from Jct 18 of the M25, the school is close to towns regularly voted as some of the best places in the UK to live and raise a family and, although an affluent part of the country, there is plenty of affordable housing in nearby Watford and its surroundings.
I want Croxley Danes School to be outstanding and a strong part of the local community. If you share our commitment to educational excellence, we want to hear from you. If you choose to apply for a job with the Trust, you will join a happy, successful team whilst making a wise investment in your future career.
If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.
Danes Educational Trust
The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
Please visit the rest of our website to learn more about our vision, our schools and the opportunities which exist to work within our trust.
Websites – www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
Current vacancies across Danes Educational Trust.
Mr S Thompson
Headteacher
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