Head of Science
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Nottingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £30,000 – £46,525 plus TLR 1b (£11,408)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
Full Time Head of Science
Starting September 2024
Salary Range £30,000 – £46,525 plus TLR 1b (£11,408)
South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural- popular 11 – 18 school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first class education for all of our students.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our outstanding team as Head of Science. This is the perfect chance to develop your leadership skills in a supportive and collaborative environment while learning more from being in a high performing school and trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well qualified inspiring leader who will lead our science team. A specialism in Biology is desirable but not essential. Experience of teaching KS4 and KS5 is essential. This role is key to ensuring that we do all that we can to ensure that every child achieves their potential and develops a love of science. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive welfare and induction package.
An application pack with further information about the role can be downloaded by clicking on the apply button. Applications must be made on an EMET application form. CVs will not be accepted. No agencies.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
For more information about the role or to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Egglenton by phone 0115 937 3506 or email jegglenton@southwolds.notts.sch.uk
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 8.00 am on Monday 20th May 2024. Interviews will take place week commencing 20th May 2024. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
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About The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
- The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
- Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG12 5FF
- United Kingdom
Located in the village of Keyworth, Nottingham, South Wolds Academy is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form. With around 900 students on roll, South Wolds is average-sized compared to most other secondary schools of its type. First opened in 1967, the school was previously known as South Wolds Community School, but adopted its current name in 2012 following its conversion to academy status. Serving pupils in both Nottingham and the surrounding area, South Wolds Academy has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation since its founding, and can now boast of a wide range of modern teaching and recreational facilities.
Headteacher
Halina Angus
Values and Vision
South Wolds Academy is notable for offering a wide range of language options for students, even including Japanese, with the school maintaining partnerships with a number of foreign schools as a result. The school sets high standards of behaviour outside the classroom, and encourages students to carry these standards with them when they eventually leave school. South Wolds Academy also offers a diverse and wide-ranging curriculum, in order to best meet the needs of all students regardless of background of academic ability.
Ofsted
“The sixth form is now a significant strength of the school. Students are very successful in the courses they follow; they enjoy their studies and make good progress. Leaders of the sixth form have developed effective study programmes which meet the needs and aspirations of students. All students leave the sixth form at appropriate education, employment or training destinations.”
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