Deputy Director of Faculty – Science

Deputy Director of Faculty – Science

Required: For Easter or September 2018 

TMS or UPS plus TLR2c (£6,515 per annum) plus recruitment incentive (negotiable)

The Littlehampton Academy is seeking an outstanding practitioner with the presence, experience and vision to make a difference to the progress of students and continued development of staff. A recruitment incentive (negotiable) is available for a candidate with a proven track record of success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant and ambitious academy and to help shape its future. The Littlehampton Academy is a large academy with an ethos that supports the development of both staff and students. We are determined to improve student performance in all areas. 

You will be joining the academy at a very exciting time and will have opportunities to contribute significantly to the ongoing improvements both at Faculty and whole-academy levels. The successful candidate will be motivated, creative and resilient; an outstanding practitioner in the classroom; and with the necessary leadership skills to improve the effectiveness of colleagues to ensure successful outcomes are reached.

Ably led by the Director of Faculty, our large team of enthusiastic and supportive science teachers is based in a suite of 14 newly refurbished and well-resourced laboratories.

Our current focus is the continued development of an innovative and engaging KS3 curriculum based on skills and independent enquiry. At KS4, students follow a range of flexible and personalised learning pathways leading to a variety of accredited courses including AQA 9-1 GCSE science trilogy. At post-16, courses include physics, chemistry and biology to A2 Level.

If you are passionate, driven and ready to join a dynamic team that is making rapid progress, we would love to hear from you. 

To find out more or to apply, visit http://woodardscience.our-careers.co.uk to visit our recruitment website. Or call our recruitment team on 01904 567818 for an informal and confidential discussion.

All applications will be acknowledged within 24 hours. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please call us on 01904 567818 to ensure safe receipt.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday, 13 March.

The Littlehampton Academy is committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required if you are invited to interview.