Director of Science
West Craven High School
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L8-11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 September 2019
Job overview
As Director of Science you will effectively lead a team of teachers and hold accountability for continuously raising standards of student attainment by building and sustaining a cohesive team, who develop and deliver consistently good and outstanding teaching and inspirational curriculum experiences across key stages and including within Key Stage 2 for effective transition.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated leadership team. The current Director of Learning (Science) has been promoted to Assistant Principal within our family and will be available to support you as you settle into the role. There are Directors of Learning for both English and Maths who will provide extra peer support.
This is an opportunity to directly impact on the lives of local children by ensuring that day-in, day-out they receive the very highest standards of teaching and learning in Science, have varied life experiences and are nurtured in a safe and positive educational environment.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you will have a vital role in the raising of standards and securing excellent provision, for both students and staff, on our journey of academy improvement. Working in an incredibly supportive environment, the successful applicant will have considerable opportunities for professional development through both recognised qualifications and coaching/mentoring opportunities.
The role requires you to split your time between the two secondary academies. You will be supported to organise this in the way that works best for you and your science teams.
Application deadline: Midday on Friday 27th September
Interview date: 7th October
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About West Craven High School
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West Craven High School is a co-educational secondary academy based in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It became part of the Pendle Education Trust multi-academy trust family in 2016. Pendle Education Trust is sponsored by the Ofsted Outstanding Nelson and Colne College Group.
Principal
John Bates
Values and Vision
At West Craven High School we have a vision and a set of values which guide us in all that we do. Our Vision gives us clear direction and allows us to move purposefully towards a bright future, whilst our values are adopted by both students and staff to ensure that we work collaboratively to reach our goals. One of the benefits of our school is that we are small and therefore know each student very well. Individuality is nurtured and we are able to personalise each student’s education so that they are able to identify their own future goals and career dreams. We can then create an education which will help each student to aim high and achieve their goals.
Our Vision
An exceptional school providing the highest quality education and preparation for the rest of your life.
Our Core Values
Our core values of ASPIRE:
Ambition
Supportive
Positivity
Independence
Resilience
Equality
underpin all that we do in school. Selected by students, our core values promote our high expectations and aspirations, balanced with our highest level of care and support.
Nurturing enquiring minds is at the heart of life and learning at West Craven. All students are encouraged to explore their individual talents and skills and helped to develop their own particular strengths. Here, learning does not stop at the door of the classroom and we believe strongly in the benefits of participation across a wide range of extra-curricular activities, after school clubs, sports teams, visits and leadership through the school student council.
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