Director of Science

We are seeking to appoint a Director for Science to start in September 2018. Holy Family is a successful, well-regarded and oversubscribed secondary school. Students achieve very well in the school. In Additional Science at KS4 in 2017, students achieved 83% A*-C grades, with 50% achieving A/A* grades. Additionally, we had excellent success at ‘A’ level across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which contributed to the school’s best ever ‘A’ level outcomes. We also offer level 3 BTEC science which is another popular and successful option. The science department has recently benefitted from the expansion of science labs, including a dedicated sixth form space. Students have access to an extensive extra-curricular programme which all staff are encouraged to participate in. Holy Family is a very friendly and supportive Catholic school with an inclusive ethos. Every member of the teaching staff is provided with an iPad to support and enhance teaching and learning. In 2014 Ofsted described us as a good school “in which students display high levels of commitment and positive attitudes to learning and to doing well”. We were awarded Gold Investors in People (IiP) in March 2016 and the school has an excellent programme of professional and career development

Holy Family Catholic School is committed to equal opportunities and benefits from having a diverse staff and student community and applications from all are welcome

Please return your completed application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Fray by email: t.fray@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 24th January 2018

Holy Family is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The Governors of Holy Family Catholic School are committed to the well-being and work-life balance of all its employees. Outlined below are some of the additional benefits enjoyed by those who are employed directly by the Governing Body of Holy Family Catholic School.

This is what we can offer you:

● iPads for Teachers

● ‘Day off’ Scheme (paid day off during final half term)

● No lessons P5 on Fridays - in house training for all 

● Data Manager who analyses all data 

● Food and refreshments before Parents’ Evenings & Open Evenings 

● Flexible approach to leave of absence

● Teachers ‘Rarely Cover’

● Enhanced PPA Time

● Paternity Leave on full pay 

● Commitment to CPD for all Staff

● Staff Social Events

● Additional Day Off

● Payments for teachers for additional teaching

● Marking and Moderation Day

● Departmental Planning Day

● Reduced Number of Graded Lesson Observations

● Staff STARs Reward System 

● Well-being sessions for staff and early finishes once a term 

● Brand new facilities and teaching classrooms

● Onsite fitness centre (Sept. 2018)