Deputy Curriculum Leader/2nd in Science
Priory School
Portsmouth
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2018
Job overview
Deputy Curriculum Leader/Second in Science (FULL TIME)
Required for September 2018 - Main Pay Scale + TLR 2c
“This is a Good School” – Ofsted Nov 2016
Are you an inspirational science teacher looking for career progression?
We are a rapidly improving school and are seeking to appoint an outstanding and aspiring Deputy Curriculum Leader / 2nd in Science who is ambitious, dynamic and dedicated to ensuring the continuing improvement of high standards in our faculty. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and excellent teacher to join the leadership of the science faculty who are all strongly committed to the achievement of our students.
The role will include working alongside the curriculum leader to develop strategic oversight of the department to ensure outstanding outcomes. A key part of the role will be developing teaching and learning initiatives to achieve outstanding departmental teaching and learning.
The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of enjoy, respect and achieve and the successful candidate will share our vision and values of achieving excellence and raising further the standards of teaching and learning in a dedicated and forward looking team of 12 teachers and 4 technicians, delivering Key Stage 3 Science over two years and Key Stage 4 over three years.
Why work at Priory?
· Rapidly improving school on a journey to become outstanding
· Highly visible and supportive SLT
· Investment in leadership and career development – 2 extra non-contact periods for CPD
· Meaningful and exciting CPD that supports and develops all teaching staff
· No grading of lesson observations, a belief that everyone is always learning
· Bespoke coaching and development opportunities readily available
· Rigorous and easy-to-use behaviour system
· Retention bonus of £1.5k on completion of 4 terms
Our ideal candidate will:
· Demonstrate outstanding teaching across the age and ability range of the academy and make a significant contribution to teaching and learning within the faculty.
Show commitment to building on the success of the subject leading to sustained improvement in student performance.
· Have ambition for further career progression and a commitment to continued professional development.
· Be passionate about improving the life chances of our students through them achieving excellent qualifications.
The exact role within the team will reflect your own area of expertise and successes, while the post will provide you with the training, time and capacity to develop the department through effective CPD delivery, coaching and mentoring.
Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher or Curriculum Leader.
This is a perfect opportunity for a candidate that is passionate about science education but also has aspirations for a future leadership role in leading teaching and learning in the department.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school directly or the school website.
Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust. We have recently been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2016) and have celebrated achieving our best ever GCSE results last year.
Priory School Safeguarding Statement:
Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
Closing Date: 2nd May 2018 (noon)
Interview Date: Week commencing 7tht May 2018
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About Priory School
Portsmouth and Southsea
Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city .From the pomp and ceremony of our proud naval and maritime heritage, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, great places to eat and miles of beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for absolutely everyone.
Ideally situated on the south coast of England, the UK’s only island city has magnificent museums, live music venues, contemporary art galleries, two cathedrals, a diverse literary heritage, nightlife, festivals and countless events throughout the year.
If there are big, outdoor events in Portsmouth, chances are they'll be hosted on Southsea Common, a 100-acre open space right on the seafront. It's a popular location for sports, picnics and dog walks. Recently, the Common has also hosted a number of high-profile events, including the America's Cup World Series and Victorious music festival.
Not forgetting, of course, what is fast becoming the modern emblem of Portsmouth - the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. This imposing structure stretches 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays .
With all this and more on offer in one small island, Portsmouth certainly is the Great Waterfront City.
Priory School
Priory School has been proudly serving its local community for over 100 years. It is a comprehensive school of over 1200 students.
In 2014 the school joined the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) and in 2022 secured the best results in the history of the school.
· The best GCSE performance in Priory’s history.
· Above national average in English.
· Above national average in Maths.
· Above national average for overall progress.
· Above national average for the academically more able.
· Above national average for students with specific learning needs.
GCSE results are enormously important but they are not the only thing that characterises Priory School. Our students raise money for charity, excel on the sporting field, perform with distinction in school productions, dance shows and musical recitals and they enjoy numerous trips and visits that culminated in the first expedition to Iceland in the summer of 2016. Perhaps most rewarding is that there is also a genuine sense of gratitude and affection towards staff from our students as they recognise the huge efforts that staff make in supporting their efforts and achievements.
New appointments can expect,
· Outstanding support from colleagues.
· High quality professional development in the Bohunt Education Trust.
· Opportunities to work in more than one school in the Trust.
· Accelerated career opportunities and Leadership development.
· Accelerated pay opportunities for high performance.
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