Senior Leader - Science
Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LG
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is negotiable and will be on the leadership scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 10 December 2018
Job overview
Sandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the Sandwell region. The Academy is annually over-subscribed and a hugely popular destination for students. We have been ranked Outstanding by Ofsted three times in a row due to the dedication and team spirit of all members for the Academy and the culture of celebrating success.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to serve on the Senior Management Team at an Outstanding Ofsted provider.
To be successful, you will be an exceptional Science teacher who can lead by example in consistently delivering outstanding results at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The Sciences are the most popular area of study in the Sixth Form at Sandwell Academy; students appreciate the thought provoking, challenging, and practical lessons that are delivered by a fantastic team of teachers, and aspire to scientific careers in areas such as medicine and engineering.
Extracurricular activities include Science Club, CREST award, medical careers group, and intervention work. Due to the burgeoning success of the Science department two additional laboratories are being built to ensure continued provision of first-class resources and facilities.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is negotiable and will be on the leadership scale. Salaries broadly reflect national pay scales and successful candidates are also eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary. We also offer childcare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, shopping discounts and use of a state-of-the-art fitness suite and sports facilities. The post offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious and hardworking professionals to develop as a Senior Leader with outstanding professional support within a dynamic team of staff.
As our ideal candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Evidence of achieving and securing high standards and outcomes.
- An understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for excellent teaching and learning.
- A willingness to contribute to enrichment activities and the wider life of the Academy.
- The ability to work flexibly.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent health and attendance record.
- A dynamic personality including a capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed.
An application pack is available to download from: www.sandwellacademy.com
Should you require further information, please call 0121 525 1700 or email: recruitment@sandwellacademy.com
Closing date: Monday 10 December 2018.
Sandwell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy’s application form will be considered.
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About Sandwell Academy
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About the Academy
Sandwell Academy opened in September 2006 and in January 2014 was judged outstanding by Ofsted for the second time. We offer you the opportunity to make a positive contribution in this over-subscribed school which specialises in Sport and Business Enterprise in the culturally diverse borough of Sandwell. The Academy educates approximately 1250 students, including the Sixth Form. Students benefit from a broad curriculum, a flourishing extra-curricular programme, a safe and caring environment with high levels of pastoral support and an emphasis on traditional values of good behaviour, mutual respect and excellent attendance.
All staff play an important role in establishing a positive and caring school ethos, where a culture of success and celebration is consistently promoted. Successful candidates will enjoy an 80% teaching commitment and the benefits of working in state of the art facilities and an environment of developing education initiatives.
Sandwell Academy is sponsored by Tarmac, the Mercers Company, Thomas Telford School and West Bromwich Albion FC. The Academy works closely as part of a family of schools including Madeley Academy, Walsall Academy and Thomas Telford School.
Aims
The general aim of Sandwell Academy is to maximise student performance in all its forms. We offer a broad curriculum which includes the National Curriculum with the opportunity of specialising in Physical Education and Business Enterprise. In the Post 16 phase, we provide a wide range of vocational and academic opportunities for students of all abilities, emphasising opportunities in Physical Education, Sport, Business Enterprise and use of Information Technology when appropriate.
Objectives
- To improve attendance to that above local and national average.
- To develop qualities of enterprise, self reliance and responsibility.
- To involve, as fully as possible, the wider community, including industry, business, commerce and parents in the education and training of the students.
- To operate a longer school day.
- To share research with the neighbouring schools and the educational community and where possible support collaborative developments locally.
- To remove the artificial barrier that exists between vocational and A-Level courses.
- To improve Post 16 staying on rates to those comparable with France, Germany, USA and Japan.
- To deliver the National Curriculum with extra Physical Education and Business Enterprise.
- To develop students as independent learners, preparing them for life long learning.
- To ensure that all students obtain their educational entitlement, irrespective of gender, religion or special need.
We expect great things from our students; teachers and parents work together with commitment and dedication to achieve success.
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