Developing Lead Practitioner - Science or Teacher of Science

Developing Lead Practitioner – Science or Teacher of Science

Fixed Term Contract

(To cover maternity leave)

Full time

Required from October 2020 or sooner

Developing Lead Practitioner:

Leadership pay range P1-P3 (£41,266 – £43,356)

Lead Practitioner:

Leadership pay range P4-P8 (£44,435– £49,048) 

Teacher of Science:

T1- T9 (£24,372 – £40,490) – pay award pending.

Are you passionate about helping every child succeed and improve their life chances?

Are you prepared to work collaboratively for the benefit of young people?

Will you offer children the opportunity to experience “life in all its fullness” by doing what it takes, no matter what their starting point or social challenges?

If so, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy would love to hear from you!

We are a 3-19 all age fully inclusive Academy on an exciting journey to become an outstanding organisation. We are also delighted to be able to offer state-of-the-art facilities in a new £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting edge and vibrant environment.

It is an exciting time to be joining us as we recently joined the newly formed Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust, providing a great opportunity to work closely with the two outstanding schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School and Canon Slade School, sharing good practice and building on the much-needed improvement work and progress that has been taking place over this past year. 

The schools of The Bishop Fraser Trust aim to offer:

• A high quality, inclusive and distinctive education

• A caring and nurturing environment based on our Christian values, recognising the uniqueness of each child.

Modelling the very highest standards of classroom practice and innovation, the initial focus will be to play a lead role in the continued improvement of the quality of teaching and learning in the Science faculty; through sharing your expertise and providing appropriate support to others. Being also a member of the Teaching & Learning Team leading on raising achievement and spreading excellence across the whole school, the successful candidate will:

• be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner with a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range

• work closely with the Science Faculty Leader to agree strategies for improvements

• be able to demonstrate experience and impact of working with colleagues to improve teaching and learning standards

• be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations

• motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching!

• ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs

• understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom

• demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and instill in our young people 

In return we can offer:

• fantastic facilities

• a supportive and encouraging staff team

• a laptop to use whilst in employment

• a rigorous and motivational programme of continuous professional development and a pathway to senior leadership opportunities across the schools in the MAT

• opportunities to work with KS1 & KS2 pupils

• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs

• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme

• A lunch allowance for colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

Visits to the School are warmly welcomed. Please contact Suzanne Bailey on 01204 332533 to arrange.

For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact the Faculty Leader David Wride: dwride@boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk 

To apply please complete the TES online application form ensuring in your letter of application that you show how you meet items on the person specification and explaining why you are applying for this post and why our school. Please pre-empt any obvious questions your application or work history may pose by addressing these in your application.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date: 2nd October 2020 at 9 am 

 Interviews will be held week commencing 9th October 2020.