Department Learning Co-ordinator – Biology
Unsworth Academy
Bury
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2017
Job overview
Mission Statement:
To work together to inspire and challenge our learners to achieve excellence
This mission statement is summed up in our motto:-
INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, EXCEL
Vision: OUTSTANDING IN EVERYTHING WE DO
Our Values: RESPECT, PRIDE, AMBITION
Castlebrook High School wish to appoint a Department Learning Co-ordinator – Biology. The salary for this post will be Teachers’ Pay Range plus TLR2b.
Castlebrook High School is a rapidly improving school with a clear ambition for its future; it will be second to none. In order to accelerate progress to this ambition, we seek an exceptional candidate to join our family and to lead this curriculum area with drive and determination.
The Academy Principal, Senior Leadership Team, academy councillors and staff are committed to securing outstanding in all areas of school life and the best possible outcomes and life changes for all learners. We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our increasingly successful school to teacher Science across the full age and ability rage.
Castlebrook High School is an academy within the Shaw Education Trust. The Trust is led by an Executive Leadership Team steeped in school leadership and improvement experience: www.shaw-education.org.uk. They are committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies. Career opportunities within the Trust are significant. All leaders are supported to excel. There is a bespoke leadership pathway programme which enables the next stage of professional growth within the group.
We are going to create something exceptional for the young people in our community and if this ambition appeals to you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
We are seeking a colleague who:
- Is enthusiastic, passionate, creative, flexible and innovative with the drive and determination to move the Biology Department to outstanding
- Provides a role model for professional practice in the school
- Has the ability to strategically lead and line manage the department to secure a minimum of good teaching leading to at least good progress in Biology
- Has excellent knowledge of Science, in particular Biology but also across Chemistry and Physics.
- Has the ability to successfully teach across key stages 3 and 4 and demonstrate a range of successful teaching and learning strategies
- Has the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Is able to demonstrate excellent learner progress
- Is a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with learners and colleagues
- Is a professional who communicates clear expectations and promotes at all times positive behaviour for learning
- Is a leader who can engage, inspire and challenge learners to develop a love of learning
The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of learners and all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate screening including Enhanced DBS and Section 128 checks.
The school is committed to the ongoing professional development of all its employees.
Application forms are downloadable from this website and should be returned by email to the Principal’s PA j.settle@castlebrookhighschool.co.uk. Comprehensive information about our school is available on the school website www.castlebrookhighschool.co.uk.
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Guidance Notes
Letter to Candidates
Safeguarding Policy
Job Description & Person Specification
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 26th October 2017
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 31st October 2017
Castlebrook High School
Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury BL9 8LP
Attached documents
About Unsworth Academy
- Unsworth Academy
- Parr Lane, Bury
- Lancashire
- BL9 8LP
- United Kingdom
Unsworth Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Lancashire, serving students from the age of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Bury has approximately 958 students on record.
Academy Principal
Mr A Fair
Values and vision
Unsworth Academy’s vision is to inspire learners to achieve their full potential and succeed in all that they do, with the motto: “Inspire, Challenge, Excel.” The secondary school has three core values: respect, pride and ambition, and hopes that by following these, everyone at the school will go on to have a successful and fulfilling life. The school believes in working together as a community to ensure that its goals are met. Students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities to gain additional learning experiences outside of the classroom and gain further knowledge and confidence. These range from after school clubs and trips to an active Student Council, where leadership and teamwork skills are practiced. The school also encourages students to become active citizens of the community through organising charity and fundraising events.
Ofsted
“Leaders and the overwhelming majority of staff are committed to the school and determined to raise standards. Pupils are given a voice at this school. The work of the student council is contributing to the improvements in teaching, learning and the school environment.”
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