Assistant Head of Science
Hollingworth Academy
Rochdale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 28 October 2019
Job overview
We are looking for someone with drive and ambition to join our Science team at Hollingworth Academy from January 2020. We require an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who will ensure that our pupils continue to make excellent progress. The GCSE Science results in 2019 were outstanding with our pupils achieving 77% 4+ grades in Combined Science and in excess of 95% 4+ grades in each of the Separate Sciences, with 50% of those pupils achieving 7+ grades.
If you are a strong, energetic and forward thinking teacher with the capacity to build on the school’s many strengths and if you would like to be part of our innovative team, which consistently produces outstanding results then join us on our exciting journey.
Hollingworth Academy is an established ‘Outstanding’ academy, with the aspiration and drive to become ‘World Class.’ In 2014 our pupils achieved excellent examination results which resulted in the Academy receiving an Education Outcomes Award from the SSAT and a Pupil Premium Award from the DFE. Most recently we have been accredited as a Centre of Excellence for inclusion by IQM and were awarded ‘School of the Year’ by Skills for Business. Visitors always comment on our calm and purposeful learning environment.
We heavily invest in our staff with a wide range of professional learning opportunities, which include fully funded Masters Degrees, Teaching Leaders, PIXL and Prince’s Trust training and an extensive range of CPD opportunities throughout the year. In addition, we actively look to develop leadership skills and promotion potential through TLR opportunities. This role is excellent preparation for the post holder to secure promotion in the future.
Start date : January 2020
Salary : Main Pay Scale – Upper Pay Scale (Dependent on Experience)
Plus TLR 2.2 - £4,653
Closing date : 9am on Monday 28th October 2019
Interviews : Wednesday 30th October 2019
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to applications@hollingworthacademy.co.uk by the closing date.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.
Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.
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About Hollingworth Academy
- Hollingworth Academy
- Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale
- Lancashire
- OL16 3DR
- United Kingdom
Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow, Rochdale.
In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.
Hollingworth Academy is now one of two academies in the recently formed Hollingworth Learning Trust, along with Newhouse Academy. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of both academies, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.
Our ethos is built on three pillars of,
Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
These values are at the heart of everything we do,
RESPECT
Respect at Hollingworth is the care and value we have for ourselves, other people and our community.
RESPECT YOURSELF – Respect starts with the individual. We all strive to ‘be the best that we can be’.
RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE – We show respect to others by being polite and courteous. We value diversity and promote equality and equity.
RESPECT OUR COMMUNITY – We all follow the rules which help make Hollingworth a safe school in which teachers can teach and students can learn.
RESPONSIBILITY
We act responsibly and accept the consequences of our actions. We will support our students’ development to become responsible citizens on a local, national and global level who respect and protect the rights of everyone in society.
We work with a range of local and national partners to ensure that the children at Hollingworth get a great education.
We will protect the environment and educate our students to actively contribute to a sustainable future.
RESILIENCE
We accept that learning is challenging, takes time and involves making mistakes. We improve by remaining positive, working hard, being determined and never giving up.
Resilience is also necessary in developing the grit and determination to persevere both at an individual level but also in the pursuit of personal values and beliefs.
Background & Vision:
Hollingworth Academy has a simple vision; 'Everyone Excels Everyday'.
The vision we have for our academy is that we excel in providing a World Class education where all students make outstanding progress which:
· Fosters proactive engagement with memorable experiences.
· Nurtures them to develop social attitudes and behaviours founded upon the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
· Enables them to be thriving, positive and influential members of any inclusive, successful community.
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