Team Leader of Science
Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 1B £9,896 per annum (Enhanced TLR/Leadership scale may be available)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
Job overview
We are a large and popular maintained school in Wakefield, near to the M1 and with excellent links to Sheffield, Leeds and Kirklees. We are often oversubscribed and are currently planning for a larger cohort entry that will see new capital building work and a potential 11-16 roll of 1,800 pupils.
We are looking to further develop pupil outcomes in science, across the school, in order to secure outstanding progress. This post is a key driver in working towards a consistent and high-quality science offer in a large comprehensive school with over 1600 pupils.
We are looking for an inspirational leader to drive the curriculum area to its next stage of development. You will have a clear vision and enthusiasm for science education and be committed to ensuring the highest standards of teaching and achievement.
In return, you’ll join a popular school committed to your CPD and be part of a professional, successful team.
The school is popular in the local area and we attract pupils from across the Wakefield and Barnsley district. Ofsted have recognised as outstanding: the care and support offered to pupils and the extent to which they feel safe, along with leadership across the school. It really is an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Closing date: Noon on 31st January 2020.
Attached documents
About Kettlethorpe High School
- Kettlethorpe High School
- Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF2 7EL
- United Kingdom
About Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe High School is a large comprehensive school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have 1,700 pupils aged 11–16 and often see year group entries of between 330 to 360 pupils.
The school opened in 1965, and we have benefitted from considerable capital building improvements over the years. Recently, the school has had a new MFL block and sports studio built and also financed our own all-weather 3G pitch for school and community use.
Pupils benefit from a rich and broad curriculum offer. At Key Stage 4, our English Baccalaureate entry and actual figures are the very best in Wakefield. In 2021, the entry was 79% with 61% achieving passes across the EBacc suite of subjects. At this school, pupils succeed and do well. Progression rates are impressive.
Across the school, the wider life of the school and extra-curricular offer is second to none. Pupils and staff engage with a rich extra-curricular offer and we are very proud of our sports, arts and performing arts offer. It adds a real richness to our school community.
Our pupils are great and have lots to say about their school. They support and represent their community well. Over the last 9 years, they have raised over £103,000 for Children in Need. Most years, they raise between £10,000 and £15,000 for CiN and other charities.
Teachers at the school work hard to support all our pupils. They are proud of their successes and involvement with the school.
As a school community, we recognise that schools are more than just Ofsted judgements. We do what we do to benefit our pupil community first and foremost. That said, we are more than a ‘good’ school and valued the comment made by one lead inspector… ‘There is something very special going on at this school.’ We agree!
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