Lead Science Technician
Whitcliffe Mount School
Cleckheaton - Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18814-£20043
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
To work 37 hours per week, term time + 10 days (5 INSET days and 5 days during the school holidays), we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic professional to lead our Science technician team.
Whitcliffe Mount School is a vibrant and successful 11-16 comprehensive school. In September 2017 Ofsted visited and confirmed that Whitcliffe Mount continues to be a good school. There were numerous positive comments. To read the full letter click here or look on our website www.whitcliffemount.co.uk
The ideal candidate will:
- have a passion for science
- be able to demonstrate experience of working in a school environment
- have a strong interest in for students’ learning and be committed to the safeguarding of all students
- be highly organised, flexible and adaptable
- have very high expectations
- commit to the school’s ethos of ‘Enjoy, Achieve, Celebrate’
- be able to show relevant experience in supporting a Science department with technical expertise
Further information can be downloaded from www.whitcliffemount.co.uk or from the TES website.
The closing date is Friday 2 February 2018 – 12.00 noon. Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@whitcliffemount.co.uk or by post to Mrs C Clough, Headteacher’s PA.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position. Whitcliffe Mount is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Whitcliffe Mount School
- Whitcliffe Mount School
- Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton
- West Yorkshire
- BD19 3AQ
- United Kingdom
I am proud to be Headteacher at Whitcliffe Mount and to lead a school which has a strong sense of community into the next chapter of its journey. I believe wholeheartedly in creating a school that enables all students to achieve, develop and thrive so that everyone is best placed to be happy and successful in the future. Our vision and values are lived through our ethos of 'Together, we are proud to be our best', that focusses upon supporting all our students to feel a strong sense of belonging, personal achievement and high aspiration.
We aim to inspire and empower our students and staff through a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum by respecting and supporting each other in all aspects of school and community life. We will focus on good behaviour, good teaching and high expectations of all, so that everyone can access a good education and build positive characteristics that help them in their future lives.
Whitcliffe Mount Academy joined SHARE Multi Academy Trust in September 2022, a small family of schools in West Yorkshire with a focus upon “Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best”. The benefit of this partnership is in working together to share expertise, ideas and best practice to make every school the best place that it can be for all our students.
We look forward to welcoming you into our Academy community and building strong relationships.
Mrs Rebecca Hesmondhalgh
Headteacherr
The Trust
SHARE Multi Academy Trust currently consists of Shelley College, Thornhill Community Academy, Royds Hall Community School, Whitcliffe Mount School, Heaton Avenue Primary School, Millbridge Primary School, Lily Park Primary School, Luck Lane Primary School, Woodside Green Primary School with a view to continue to expand.
Our aims
We want to create a mutually supportive family of schools because we believe that, by sharing our expertise and resources, we can improve the quality of education for our children and young people.
Our values
Our central belief is “Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best” and we apply this to everybody in our organisation, staff and children alike. We aim to treat everybody with respect and build positive relationships with each other and we want everybody working in our schools to do the very best they can. We support each other and celebrate our successes together.
Ofsted report
“Leaders across the school, including middle leaders have made a significant contribution to the improvements that have taken place and there is strong team approach. Middle leaders are held strongly to account for improvements in the areas that they lead and say that the ‘school agenda is our agenda’. They present as a positive and motivated group who are pleased to be taking on the challenge of leadership and to be working alongside senior leaders and governors.”
To view our latest Ofsted report please click here
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