Director of Science
Collingwood College
Camberley
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Excellent remuneration (TLR 1.6 £11,247)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 3rd September 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2017
Job overview
Required from September 2018 a well-qualified Director of Science, with proven management and leadership skills, to lead a team in a large high-performing specialist Technology College with a second specialism in Applied Learning.
We are seeking an exceptional professional who is committed to enthusing students of all abilities and passionate about developing learning and teaching. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and inspiring a dedicated team of fourteen specialists to continue to raise attainment and develop the science curriculum in our drive to progress from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’. The department is well resourced and accommodated in purpose-built laboratories in two buildings. Many students choose to stay with us in our vibrant sixth form studying for AS, A level and BTEC qualifications.
The college was inspected by Ofsted in February 2017 and was awarded as 'good with outstanding Leadership and Management' it achieved record breaking GCSE exam results in 2017 and preformed within the top 10% of all providers at A and As Level.
The post presents an outstanding career opportunity for a talented professional who has the ambition to progress to a Senior Leadership Team position.
Please note that, where the response to an advertisement has been exceptional, occasionally shortlisting and interviews may be arranged at short notice. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their application forms as soon as possible
Attached documents
About Collingwood College
Based in Surrey, Collingwood College was created in 1971 to educate children between the ages of 11 and 18. It is a secondary, coeducational, academy converted school. It currently has around 1,797 students enrolled at the establishment. The Camberley town school gained the Grant Maintained status in 1991. In 1994, the school became a Self-Governing Technology College. It is a non-denominational school. When the academy was created it was through an amalgamation of Bagshot County Secondary School, Barossa County Secondary School and Frimley and Camberley Grammar School.
Principal
Mr E Tanner
Values and Vision
Collingwood College is committed to developing responsible, aspirational, independent, happy and well-rounded young people with the self-belief to reach their goals.
Our work is supported by our core values and driven by our belief in equality and respect for others.
- Integrity
- Aspiration
- Perseverance
- Achievement
- Inclusiveness
Young people will fulfil their potential, be proud of who they are, be committed to lifelong learning and leave well-equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st Century; positively contributing to society both economically and socially.
Ofsted report
"The school is very well led and is on a journey of continuous improvement. Parents express high levels of confidence in the school. Staff are overwhelmingly positive about leaders’ concern for their workload and well-being. Staff say that leaders act quickly on any concerns that they raise.
Pupils receive a good all-round education here. Although the school is large, pupils feel that they are valued as individuals.
The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils study a broad range of academic and vocational subjects. They are well prepared for their future. More pupils are choosing to study modern foreign languages in key stage 4 because the curriculum has improved. High numbers of pupils continue to study technology subjects in key stage 4 and beyond. Leaders have considered exactly what pupils should learn and the order in which things are taught."
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