Head of Science

We seek to recruit, for September 2024, either an existing science teacher or a talented practitioner who would like to develop their career in this direction. Applications are welcome from those with appropriate independent or maintained sector experience, including secondary schools. Outstanding teachers who have recently completed their ECT programme will be considered.

Science is taught to every boy in the school in three fully equipped Science laboratories.  The Science Department is supported by a full time technician and substantial departmental budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare schemes of work and a syllabus of Science throughout the School and to monitor the teaching of Science within the school, Year 3 to 8
2. Organise and attend curriculum meetings with respect to Science throughout the school and liaise with the pre-preparatory school, Reception to Year 3
3. Maintain the policy for the teaching of Science and related issues throughout the school
4. Teach Science up to and including Common Entrance and Senior School Scholarship levels
5. Oversee the ordering and maintenance of Science resources and equipment,
6. Oversee the maintenance of the Science laboratories and ensure that safe practice is being followed
7. Ensure that correct procedures and safe practice is being followed by all teachers involved in Science teaching and use of the laboratories
8. Use interesting, inspiring and innovative displays
9. Line manage the Science Technician
10. Attend INSET as required by the Head or Deputy Head
11. Attend Staff Meetings, Parents’ Evenings and any other functions as required by the Head or Deputy Head
12. Undertake a certain amount of administration and other tasks related to the post either at the direction of the Head or Deputy Head or by using his or her initiative
13. Play a full part in the life of the school and undertake pastoral/supervisory duties as required.
14. Abide by the objectives and targets of the school, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance and analysis of relevant records, including assessment
15. Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the school’s core values.

Full job description will be provided at interview stage.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

1. A university degree and/or recognised teaching qualification;
2. Experience at teaching Science to Common Entrance and Senior School Scholarship level is preferable;
3. Experience of organising and supporting colleagues with the teaching of Science;
4. Enormous energy and commitment for the post and the ability to work in harmony with colleagues;
5. Excellent organisational skills;
6. Good health and an excellent record of attendance;
7. Sympathy with, and a readiness to support, the school’s educational ethos;
8. An ability to use computers as a teaching resource and for personal administration;
9. A good sense of humour.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.