Deputy Subject Leader of Science
High Storrs School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Paying Scale plus TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2018
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2018
Job overview
Required from September 2018
DEPUTY SUBJECT LEADER OF SCIENCE- FULL TIME
TLR2b
NOR 1620 (416 in the Sixth Form)
Closing Date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 21 March 2018
Interview Date: w/c 16 April 2018 to be confirmed
High Storrs is a high-performing 11-18 secondary school on the South Western outskirts of Sheffield that has benefitted from a £27m refurbishment of our Grade II listed building. Serving a multi-cultural learning community with high expectations and high aspirations, we are an over-subscribed school and have recently become a member of the Minerva Multi-Academy Trust.
We are firmly committed to a holistic approach that combines academic delivery with strong pastoral support. We place a high value on teamwork, providing exceptional development opportunities in a supportive and forward-thinking culture. We are currently rated Good with Outstanding Features by OFSTED (November 2013), with a total of 1620 students, 416 of which are in the sixth form.
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, committed and reflective practitioner as Deputy Subject Leader of Science from September 2018. The ability to teach Chemistry to A Level would be an advantage. We are looking for a Science teacher who shares the vision and ethos of the school, who believes they can make a difference in the life of each and every student they teach and who can help drive Science forward. Our large and successful Science department prides itself on its innovative practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and commitment to the success of all students.
Further details can be found in the job information pack on our website at http://highstorrs.co.uk/. If you would like to visit the school, please contact Alison Foulkes (PA to the Headteacher) via email afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk or telephone 01142670000.
To apply, download an application form and send all electronic applications for the attention of the Headteacher to D.Rose@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk. Please provide phone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About High Storrs School
High Storrs School is a larger-than-average, mixed, 11-18 secondary school in south-west Sheffield, Yorkshire. The school roll is around 1600 with around 440 students studying in its sixth form.
High Storrs School is designated a specialist school for performing arts, and mathematics and computing.
The school is housed partly in a listed building, complemented by a new build, gained through the Building Schools for the Future programme, which offers many state-of-the-art facilities.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities is offered, with the school particularly noted for its dance and drama. Students are provided for Sheffield theatres on a regular basis.
Headteacher
Claire Tasker
Values and vision
High Storrs prides itself on providing learning in a friendly, caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and expected to respect others. Students are challenged and encouraged work hard and to take responsibility for fulfilling their potential in all areas of school life.
The school seeks to develop students’ confidence and self-belief and insists on good behaviour, as well as excellent punctuality and attendance. Listening to students’ opinions is an important part of the school’s mutual respect ethos.
High Storrs’ vision is summed up as “Unlocking potential” and in its drive to achieve this for all its pupils, the school focuses on: excellent citizenship; high achievement and progress for all; creativity, leadership and accountability; creating a Learning School Community; and making a difference through excellence.
Ofsted
“Students’ behaviour is outstanding. Their positive attitude to learning and contribution to the whole school community are exemplary at all key stages. Students feel safe.”
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