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Director of Learning - Science

Director of Learning - Science

Mascalls Academy

Paddock Wood, Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Leadership scale, commensurate with experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
19 May 2022

Job overview

Mascalls Academy has a rare and truly exciting opportunity to appoint an exceptional candidate to join and lead our department. We are looking for a Director of Learning - Science for September 2022 and warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about Science and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.


As DoL Science, you will be responsible for securing the best possible outcomes for our students. We expect them to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve. You would become a part of a hardworking and passionate team of staff in an academy characterised by high aspirations, academic excellence and exemplary behaviour. Success is achieved through teamwork and subject teams work closely together to share resources and ideas. We are looking for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about their subject, transferring knowledge in a creative and efficient way as we truly believe that learning never stops.


We’d like to hear from candidates who are: 

  • An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the science remit 
  • Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships 
  • Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential 
  • Energetic and have a can-do attitude 
  • Confident and has strong career aspirations 
  • Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy 
  • Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject​​​​​​​



What we are offering:


For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at Mascalls Academy and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one. Click here to view the current benefits package, and be mindful that the list is always growing.  


Click here for the full Recruitment Pack. 


Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.


On the basis that interested candidates will be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Lorraine Hughes, PA and Office Manager - lorraine.hughes@mascallsacademy.org.uk. Visits will be hosted by Will Monk, Principal or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.  Social distancing and other Covid-secure safety measures  will be observed at all times following latest government guidelines. Please ensure you offer a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy. 


Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the Principal about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Lorraine Hughes in the first instance.


Application closing date: Monday 16th May 2022

Selection activity date(s): Friday 20th May 2022


If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Elene Redelinghuys  (LAT Talent Team) on elene.redelinghuys@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412 273.


The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.​​​​​​​

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About Mascalls Academy

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  • Mascalls Academy
  • Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
  • Kent
  • TN12 6LT
  • United Kingdom
+44 1892 835366

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Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. The academy is divided into four colleges – Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie Curie Sixth Form College each having their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique.

Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution. Our most recent Ofsted inspection notes “ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up”, that Mascalls is a “happy place to be” and that “staff feel valued”. Our judgement that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become ‘Outstanding’ in every category.

Mascalls Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it great for people at all stages in their careers. Our building and facilities are a mix of designs with two new buildings being modern, light and airy giving the academy a unique and special character.

Principal

Jo Brooks

LAT Vision 2030 – Education for a better world

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