2ic Science

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Physics/Chemistry teacher who is ready to embark on the next stage of their career at our successful school in central London! The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department and other post-holders to lead the management and leadership of a high-performing department, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum development, and the achievement of outstanding student outcomes.

About Us

A bit about us:

We have 14 science teachers in the department, led by the Head of Science, Head of Chemistry, Head of Biology, KS4 and KS3 leads. We have 4 hours of KS3 lessons, 6 hours of KS4 and 5 hours of KS5 per week. From KS4 (Year 10) onwards, we teach in our subject specialism and have multiple classes from the same year group to reduce planning. We love to share resources to help with planning and are collaborative as we strive to improve our lessons so we can deliver the best to our pupils. As a department we achieved 25% A*-A grade in A-Level Biology, and 24% A*-A in Chemistry in 2023 exam year. We have had students go to Oxford University, Durham University, King's College London in the last year, to name but a few. At GCSE, over 80% of our triple students scored grade 7+ in 2023. We are keen to hear from scientists who want to help up maintain this standard and build on this further.

If you would like to ask any questions or arrange a visit, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to email the Head of Science at A.Norrington@hfed.net

What we can offer:

• Shared lesson resources from KS3-KS5, following the AQA curriculum.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth. We have close ties with STEM Learning, for example.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment, including 3 experienced science technicians!
• Big laboratory classrooms.
• A pet snake, named Persephone!
• A central location with good transport links.
• Supportive parents.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• To deputise for the Subject Coordinator, assisting in leading the creation and establishment of outstanding provision within the subject area. This to include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy's values and vision leading to outstanding teaching and learning.
• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
• To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To lead development for literacy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the academy.

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including contributing to the subject and faculty improvement plans, and assisting in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
• Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
• Staff development (including assisting in recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
• Student outcomes (including assisting the director in ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
• Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have a minimum of one year's teaching experience
• Have proven success in raising achievement.
• Show a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement
• Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development
• Show good understanding of creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement
• Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
• Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development.
• Have a proven ability to identify and implement strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.