Curriculum Leader for Science
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Luton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR1d £12,898
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
We are looking for an inspiring Curriculum Leader to engage a team of excellent Science teachers
www.hays.co.uk/jobs/cardinalnewman
Cardinal Newman is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. It has been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’.
In 2016 GCSE results were in the top 9% nationally and A Level results were comfortably the best ever. This is a successful school where staff and students thrive. The school has Specialist Science Status and was described by Ofsted in December 2013 as: ‘A good school with many outstanding features’, ‘Its very positive ethos greatly assists the academic and personal development of every student’.
We are looking for a motivated and inspiring Curriculum Leader to enthuse and engage a team of excellent teachers, build upon the high standards already achieved and continue the growth and development of the faculty.
Whether you are currently in a leadership role or looking to make the next step-up in your career, this post is an excellent opportunity for you to really make a difference on your journey to senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, able to display leadership skills that encourage staff to be creative and develop rich and exciting lessons. The person appointed will be an ambitious leader with a clear vision of what an outstanding Science department will look like and will have the talent to deliver on this vision.
We will offer
- A friendly and supportive team
- A department with an excellent track record at KS3, GCSE and A Level.
- The chance to put your ideas into practice
- Experience that will prepare you for Senior Leadership
- An orderly environment in which you can thrive; OFSTED noted ‘Students behave well in lessons. Around the school they are very polite, friendly and helpful’.
Closing date & shortlisting: Monday 16 October 2017
Interviews: Thursday 19 October 2017
‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosure & Barring Service.’
For more information and to apply please see our website at www.hays.co.uk/jobs/cardinalnewman or call Brett Coventry on 020 3818 7041
Roman Catholic School in the Diocese of Northampton.
“Together towards our Lord through learning, love and faith”
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About Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
- Warden Hill Road, Luton
- Bedfordshire
- LU2 7AE
- United Kingdom
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a specialist science school for girls and boys aged between 11 and 18. It was founded in September 1968 and is a Roman Catholic school. It used to be a voluntary aided school but gained academy status in September 2015. It is located in the town of Luton, in Bedfordshire. There are around 1,435 pupils enrolled at the school. There are also 200 on the roll in sixth form.
Headteacher
Andrew Bull
Values and Vision
Cardinal Newman Catholic School follows the values of Jesus Christ. The children must work hard to achieve outstanding results. Students should use their faith to help others in the community. Every person who attends the school is nurtured and their needs are fulfilled. Parents and people in the local society are valued. Pupils are taught to be respectful of others and behave well, with the aim of developing into strong, independent adults.
Ofsted report
“The school provides a good education for its students. This good provision includes their personal development as well as academic achievement. Students who need extra help are given good support. As a result, they are making at least as good progress as others and the gaps between different groups are closing. Teaching is good. Some is outstanding and no teaching is inadequate. Teachers have high expectations of their students. They plan challenging and interesting lessons, as a result, students achieve well. Students behave well in lessons. Around the school they are very polite, friendly and helpful. Students’ results are above average in English and mathematics.”
View Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College’s latest Ofsted report
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