Lead Practitioner for Science

Woodfield Academy is a 9-13 middle school with nearly 600 students on roll. It has three main feeder schools and accommodates year groups with 5 tutor groups in each. Woodfield converted to an academy in 2012 and its present Headteacher has been in post since September 2021.   

Woodfield Academy sits at the heart of Redditch and was judged to be a Good school in its last Ofsted inspection. The buildings and grounds are extensive and we are very lucky to learn in the buildings we have. The pupils have access to all the facilities from Year 5 which make the three-tier system unique in that pupils receive specialist teaching in the foundation subjects. We are well equipped with two Science labs, a designated technology block with cooking and resistant materials equipment, a library, a gym, a main hall with staging for performances, 2 ICT suites and a full size astro-turf which is the envy of the local community. 

With the Academy predicted to join the Bordesley MAT from Easter 2022 the Lead Practitioner will stand out from other leaders of Science in local schools as they look to develop scientists right from reception through to 6th form. 

This is a great opportunity for you to join a values-led organisational culture of compassion, respect, responsibility and resilience; and make a huge contribution to the ever-growing success and reputation of our academy. We also offer a health care package.

Dates: Apply by 12 noon, Wednesday 9th February 2022

Job start: Monday 25th April 2022 

Interviews: week commencing Monday 14th February 2022 

NOTES:

Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Woodfield Academy is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Woodfield Academy is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment. 

For further details of the post, to request an application pack, or to arrange an informal discussion or visit to the school, please contact Mrs S Little, PA to the Headteacher on 01527 527081 or recruitment@woodfield.worcs.sch.uk