Curriculum Leader - Science
The Ramsey Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR plus TLR 1D £7,698
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2018
Job overview
"A Good school where all leaders and managers have high ambitions for the students, ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve as well as they can" - Ofsted 2015.
Are you interested in joining one of the most improved schools in Essex and Nationally?
Positive Progress 8 scores and above National average value added scores for Science for the last three years. Above National average for percentage of students gaining English & Maths grade 4.
Due to the restructuring of the Senior Leadership Team, we are seeking to appoint a passionate and highly motivated individual who will contribute to the continued improvements in the Science Department results in recent years. The appointed person will join an ambitious and successful department and be supported by two Deputy Curriculum Leaders and a team of experienced teachers and technicians. You will play a significant role leading the continued development of a 'five year' curriculum, designed with the intention to challenge and enthuse students and lead the strategic planning for the Department.
The Science Department offers Triple Science and Combined Science options.
The Academy is seeking to appoint:
- an outstanding practitioner and leader who is ready for the next step to further develop their leadership skills with ambitions to progress to Senior Leadership
- the position is suitable for an experienced practitioner with proven track record of leadership experience to enthuse and guide a proactive Department
- a dynamic and inspiring Leader to work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to enthuse students about Science, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team within the Academy to provide an outstanding educational experience for the students
- an individual who wishes to be innovative in the design and development of the Science curriculum and play a strategic role in the development of the Academy
- a Leader committed to the importance of Science in transforming students' understanding and application of knowledge to raise their aspirations
- a Leader committed to giving students extra-curricular opportunities.
The Academy can offer:
- strong support in personalised professional development as a Science teacher and Middle Leader within a successful Curriculum Area
- support for SLE accreditation for suitable candidate
- opportunity to support the development of new teachers via Mid Essex ITT
- allocated teaching laboratory equipped with interactive whiteboard and visualiser.
To discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the Academy please contact Catherine Downes- cdownes@ramseyacademy.com
Closing Date: 5th February 2018, Midday
Interview Date: w/c 19th February 2018
About The Ramsey Academy
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community. Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
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