Deputy Subject Leader - Science (Head of Physics)

Deputy Subject Leader - Science (Head of Physics)

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2023

Salary: Up to UPS3

Are you enthusiastic and knowledgeable about your subject?

Are you ambitious, innovative and optimistic?

Are you committed to supporting young people to make positive choices?

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our successful and supportive school.

At The City Academy, Hackney, we know that our staff are our most valuable resource. We want you to flourish in your professional life and that’s why we put lots of time and energy into our positive culture, our high quality training and our innovative approach to well-being. It’s no coincidence that 61% of teachers have worked here for more than 3 years.

We are a large Science department with 14 teachers across all three specialisms (three part-time staff) with varying degrees of experience. Teachers are supported by two experienced technicians and the labs are well equipped. Science is a very successful department with students achieving strongly over consecutive years. You will be working with the subject leader to further develop and implement the curriculum in Physics across all key stages with a particular focus on improving the provision at KS5 Opportunity to mentor and develop other staff within the department. The role would suit someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about their subject who is seeking a new role to take on responsibility.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be passionate about their subject and dedicated to improving their practice.

·        Be a committed team player whose values align with ours:

Leading By Example

Dedication to Learning & Achievement

Commitment to Communities;

Working Together

Respect for Individuals

Honesty, Openness & Fairness

In return we offer:

·        A rewarding role in an outstanding academy with clear systems, excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.

·        Teaching in your subject specialism

·        Enthusiastic and engaged students and a culture of high aspirations.

·        A dedicated faculty working collaboratively towards a shared vision.

·        Excellent facilities and comprehensive staff benefits including: interest free season ticket; free access to gym facilities & flexible working opportunities.

The City of London Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust with schools in North, East and South London. We are driven by a clear ambition to ensure that all schools are recognised as Outstanding within three years of joining us. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, an application pack is available on our website https://www.thecityacademyhackney.org/ .Should you require any other details please contact hr@thecityacademy.org.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the academy we are holding an open morning, Please contact our HR team at hr@thecityacademy.org to book a space.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17 April 2023.

We plan for interviews to take place as soon as possible.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.