Lead Practitioner - Science
The Leigh UTC
Dartford, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 30 May 2022
Job overview
Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis with the view of a successful appointment being made before 31st May 2022.
About the role: We are looking for a Lead Practitioner - Science for September 2022, and warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about science and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.
This is a fantastic role which will enable you to develop your leadership skills by working both within the science department and across the academy to raise standards in teaching and learning and hence the achievement of all students. You will become part of a well established, highly collaborative and successful team as we are confident that our teaching and support teams, our facilities and most importantly our students will inspire you.
Through the consistent modelling of high quality teaching and learning, and coaching of colleagues, you will have a direct impact in developing the science department to make it even better and grow our talented science team to secure the very best outcomes for students at our academy.
The ideal candidate will be an expert teacher of science who is familiar with evidence informed teaching practices and likely to have had departmental leadership experience.
For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one. Click here to view the current benefits package , and be mindful that the list is always growing.
Click here for the full Recruitment Pack.
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates will be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Sabrina Catanho (Office Manager) - sabrina.catanho@theleighutc.org.uk. Visits will be hosted by a member of SLT. Social distancing and other Covid-secure safety measures will be observed at all times following latest government guidelines. Please ensure you offer a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the Academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the Assistant Principal about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Sabrina Catanho in the first instance.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Holly Neve (LAT Talent Team) on holly.neve@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412 263.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
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About The Leigh UTC
At The Leigh UTC, we create opportunities for meaningful collaboration for staff, we provide a respectful working environment and we encourage innovation from every member of our team. Our Principal, Governors, teaching and support staff believe wholeheartedly in creating opportunities for lifelong success for our young people and believe that exam success is just one aspect in achieving this. We deliver amazing experiences for students whilst not compromising on outcomes. Our teamwork allows us to be greater than the sum of our parts - join us to achieve more than you thought possible.
Curriculum is king and we do things a little differently to other schools or colleges because we believe the most effective way to educate our students is to make our learning more hands-on. With the International Baccalaureate Middle Years programme (MYP) at KS3, GCSEs at KS4, and A-levels, T-levels and the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) at KS5, our ambitious curriculum offer caters for choice, leading the vast majority of students into STEM-related careers or courses.
Principal
Mr Kevin Watson
Values
- Removing barriers and providing opportunities to achieve academic excellence for all.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Creating successful, independent and respectful young adults with high levels of integrity.
- Developing resilience throughout all members of the organisation.
- Community focused and outward facing.
- Continuous improvement and innovation.
Vision
Leigh Academies Trust is a non-profit making charitable company limited by guarantee, based in Dartford, Kent. The Trust exists to support and assist schools to build upon their existing strengths and to help them achieve rapid educational transformation. It has significant experience in running schools, and today includes both sponsored academies and schools which have chosen to convert to Academy status.
The Trust was formed in 2008 with the linking of the Leigh Technology Academy and Longfield Academy under one governing body. It encompasses 9,000 students between the ages of 3 and 19 in 13 primary, secondary and special academies.
Please view the Trusts Vision: https://vision2030.org.uk/
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