Curriculum Team Leader - Sciences

THE LONG EATON SCHOOL  

Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham.  NG10 3NP 

Tel:  0115 9732438    

Fax:  0115 9737349 

e-mail: info@longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk 

11-18 mixed comprehensive, NOR – 1285  

Headteacher – Andy Hunt  

Curriculum Team Leader – Sciences 

Leadership Scale 10-14 

September 2017  

Governors are inviting applications for the post of Curriculum Team Leader - Sciences.  

The successful applicant will be professional, adaptable and dedicated to leading a large department, with a commitment to delivering high quality teaching and assessment.  They will have strong communication skills and be able to communicate with a range of audiences, including parents/carers, Governors and other stakeholders.  They will be able to lead by example and ensure the continued development and improvement of themselves and the department.  They will have the proven ability to utilise their own initiative and be able to demonstrate the impact of their leadership style.  They will be motivated and resilient with the ability to engage students in their learning.  The post holder will play an integral part in the contribution made by the Department to whole school Learning and Teaching and will be involved in developing various programmes and projects to raise the profile and status of Science subjects throughout the school.  This is an excellent opportunity to join this innovative department within a successful school.  The postholder will enjoy working in a caring and supportive environment.    

The Long Eaton School:

• is an over-subscribed 11-18 school; 
• enjoyed “best-ever” results at GCSE and A Level in recent years; 
• converted to Academy status in April 2011 and became a Founder Member of the Northworthy Trust in 2017 
• enjoys state of the art facilities including an Enhanced Resource Centre, Construction Centre, a multi-media suite and recently opened a new 16+ Centre 
• opened The Malcolm Parry Observatory, a purpose-built facility for astronomy, in January 2012; 
• gained the Gold Standard in the Leading Space Education quality mark in February 2013; 
• has a highly motivated staff team, enthusiastic students and a committed governing body;  

We are looking to appoint a person who: 

• will make a strong contribution to the teaching of Sciences within the school 
• has the ability to lead and motivate staff 
• has the vision and enthusiasm for improving outcomes for students at the school  

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to a DBS (formerly Enhanced CRB) Check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory references  

Closing Date: Sunday 12 March 2017

Interview Date: Week commencing 20 March 2017  

Further details of the post and the school are available from:    

Telephone: 0115 9732438 or Email: vacancies@longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk