Head of Science (including additional whole-school responsibility, as part of the Extended Leadership Team
Ludlow Church of England School
Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1a (£12,813 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and ambitious colleague to lead our Science Department and work with our Extended Leadership team. The role will involve supporting us with our whole-school phase of rapid improvement.
We are looking for someone who:
- the ability to lead and be capable of building good working relationships with staff, students and parents/carers
- is passionate about science and has the ability to inspire students
- can demonstrate excellent teaching and classroom management skills
- has the ability to build good relationships with all students and colleagues
- has a commitment to developing the Science curriculum.
- can promote and maintain the highest standards in all aspects of the work in the school
- a strong academic track record
- an understanding of the importance of quality assurance
- an understanding that the progress of every child in science matters.
This key leadership position provides an exciting opportunity to have significant impact, sharing and modelling good practice and securing strong outcomes. We welcome applications from subject leaders, with any of the Science specialisms.
We provide an enriching educational experience for all at Ludlow, which is a popular 11 to 16 all-ability school, situated in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills. We are committed to supporting both the well-being and professional development of all our staff, and we support leadership at all levels.
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE's "Keeping Children Safe in Education". An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024
Interviews to be held week commencing 20th May 2024
Attached documents
About Ludlow Church of England School
- Ludlow Church of England School
- Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow
- Shropshire
- SY8 1GJ
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Ludlow Church of England School.
We are an 11-16 community school, located in the beautiful countryside of South Shropshire. Ludlow CE School is an academy of approximately 560 students and is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust. Our school community shares a single vision of "Excellence Together", where staff and students aim to make excellence a habit in all that we do; our teaching and learning, behaviour and care for each other, within a Christian and multi-faith ethos. We are ambitious in our aspirations for our students and want them to leave us as confident and articulate young people, able to succeed in an ever-changing world. This "strong moral purpose" was recognised by Ofsted in February 2020, when we were securely judged to be a Good school, under the new Ofsted Framework. The success of our school is founded on the commitment of our staff, who strive to ensure all of our children have a high-quality education in a safe, happy, supportive and caring learning climate. Leaders in our school are extremely mindful of staff wellbeing, and ensure we provide personal support alongside professional development opportunities, as well as enabling staff to contribute to planning for school improvement. We look forward to having the opportunity to meet with you, should you apply for a position at Ludlow CE School.
Headteacher
Mark Burton
Values and vision
Ludlow Church of England School prides itself on being truly comprehensive and inclusive, as well as having a church foundation. The values of the Church of England underpin the school's ethos, with the education of students placed within the context of Christian spiritual belief. The school is committed to supporting all students regardless of social or economic background.
The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering courses and qualifications that are valued by employers and the local community. The development of students' social and spiritual lives is an important part of the ethos of Ludlow Church of England School, with the importance of respect for staff and fellow pupils instilled in pupils.
Ofsted report
“The determined leadership of the headteacher, ably supported by senior leaders, has led to improving teaching and better outcomes for students over recent years … Lower-attaining students, disabled students and those with special educational needs make particularly good progress because of the excellent support that they receive.”
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