Director of Learning – Science (TLR 1b - £11,409pa)

Wildern Secondary School is a large secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton and we are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, creative Director of Learning - Science to join our Science Department. We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.  

The successful candidate would be given excellent career development opportunities. For interested candidates who would like to work in a great school with a strong positive and supportive culture and work with a fantastic curriculum team with excellent GCSE results we would love to hear from you.  

Benefits of working within our Science Department include:

• Very supportive, friendly and passionate team of 15 Science teachers of all experience levels, who specialise in a variety of disciplines and are keen to share their knowledge and resources with each other.
• Full support and additional CPD provided for middle leaders, including the opportunity to work with other middle leaders who are DOLs or DOPAs as part of our Curriculum Development Groups and Strategic Development Groups
• Protected non-teaching time for Leadership and Management role
• A dedicated Core Progress assistant who works solely within the Science department to support students and staff.
• A dedicated team of 5 technicians who work collaboratively within the department to ensure students are able to experience a vast range of science practical lessons.
• 16 science laboratories, allowing teachers to have their own classroom, allowing staff a dedicated space as well as continuity with their classes.
• Science teachers teach across all disciplines, across a range of year groups and abilities.
• 3 year KS4 that follows the AQA exam, where students either study Separate or Combined Science
• Excellent record of GCSE results.
• A thoroughly planned and resourced curriculum across all year groups which builds a coherent and robust ‘5 year journey’ across the time students spend with us here at Wildern.
• The department runs a huge range of enrichment opportunities for students which you can get involved in, including; Legoland, Kew Gardens and even a trip to Belgium Euro Space Centre.
• Opportunities to shape and contribute to our curriculum which we evaluate and reflect on continually as a team.
• Opportunities to develop CPD through curriculum meetings and workshops with the team as well as whole school twilights. 
• Great access to ICT facilities

For more information on Science within our school please visit our website:

https://www.wildern.org/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/curriculum/science/

Benefits of working for our trust include: 

• Helping to shape the futures of children in our community
• Welcoming, supportive, friendly and sociable colleagues 
• An amazing competitive salary
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Many opportunities for career progression
• Free large on-site car park
• Good transport links
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• An amazing rate for staff membership at our modern on-site Leisure Centre

To apply for this vacancy please visit: https://www.wildern.org/joining-us/sv/

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. 

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Monday 13th May 2024.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.