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Deputy Head of Science

Deputy Head of Science

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Ashbourne

Salary:
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2.2 (£4,445)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018 / January 2019
Apply by:
1 July 2018

Job overview

Deputy Head of Science 

Permanent

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy

QEGSMAT are looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Science at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding practitioner to be the Deputy Head of Science. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist the development of an established team of colleagues. As the Deputy Head for Science, you will be accountable for key areas of the curriculum area and supporting the Head of Science. You will be committed to developing teaching and learning strategies and refining assessment methods. You will be an excellent communicator, who works in partnership with colleagues, students and parents to create a high performance-learning environment that delivers educational excellence.

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce create exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. They support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society. 

QEGSMAT is committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our staff within this evolving Trust. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. 

Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level. 

If you would like to be part of this exciting new project, please visit www.qegsmat.com where you will find the application form and recruitment pack. 

To apply for this position please send your completed application form to hr@qegsmat.com.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd July 2018 Noon

Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 11th July 2018  

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2.2 (£4,445)   

Start date: 1st September 2018 or 1st January 2019    

In the interests of economy, we cannot acknowledge receipt of applications so please accept our thanks in anticipation of your interest in this post. If you have not been contacted, by 10th July 2018 please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion and accept our best wishes for the future.

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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is an 11-18 Comprehensive school in the picturesque town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

The school has two sites very close to each other. The Green Road Campus and the Boothby Campus. Sixth Form lessons are taught at the Boothby campus which is approximately 500 yards away from the Green Road campus. The majority of the school site is relatively new with a more recently opened teaching, canteen and sports changing facility opened in September 2024.

Students are admitted at age 11 from a large number of feeder primary schools, spread from Hartington in the north to Sudbury in the south. Primary schools vary in size from those with just two teachers to a much larger town school. Transition is therefore a key priority and the Head of Year 7 works hard to ensure a well designed mix in forms and teaching groups.

In Year 7 all classes begin as mixed prior attainment with special educational needs students receiving extra support. Approximately 2% of the school population have an Education and Health Care Plan.

At Key Stage 4 all students currently study English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, a Humanity, PSHE and PE.  Additional option blocks supplemented by advice and interviews, ensure that all receive a balanced curriculum. Accreditation at Key Stage 4 is either GCSE or vocational qualifications. Our location and local employment opportunities influence our curriculum offer with Creative and Digital Media, Agriculture, Childcare, Engineering and Construction all on offer in Yrs10-11.

Approximately 65% of our students continue into the Sixth Form studying a range of A Level and BTEC courses. We are particularly proud of the performance of our students at Sixth Form level where we regularly feature amongst the highest achieving schools in the Country. Most Sixth Formers progress to higher education. Sixth form students play an important role in the life of the school by volunteering in the school and local community.

The management of the school is based on departments and Year Groups. Heads of Year and Deputy Heads of Year meet on a regular cycle to discuss pastoral issues. That work is then co-ordinated by the leadership team of Head, a Deputy Head and 5 Assistant Heads.

The school converted to Academy Status in July 2012 and formed a Multi-Academy Trust in 2017. The school was inspected by OFSTED in October 2014 and judged to be 'Good'. Ofsted monitoring inspections in 2018 and 2024 have all maintained the 'Good' judgement. However, we are not complacent and the school has a number of exciting projects intended to develop learning and to enhance opportunities for staff. These whole school and trust-wide projects offer opportunities for new staff to join in developing initiatives and we hope to benefit from your experience in other establishments.

Our students cover the full ability range and come from all walks of life. A small number exhibit some challenging behaviour. However, most are committed to learning and help to make Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a rewarding place in which to work or study.

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