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Director of Science

Director of Science

City Learning Trust

Stoke-on-Trent

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Salary:
L20 -24
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01.09.19
Apply by:
2 April 2019

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above post within the City Learning Trust.  We are seeking an exceptional leader of Science to become the Trust’s Director of subject. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and leader of Science who can demonstrate a track record of raising standards in teaching, learning and student outcomes across a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take the next step towards senior leadership across a Trust while staying close to the subject they love.

You will work closely with the CEO, Trust Leadership team and all Academy leaders to shape the vision and culture for excellence in Science across the Trust.  You will work with a talented and committed team of scientists and act as the lead science professional.  As such, you will need to possess specialist subject expertise coupled with the skills and experience to assist science staff at all levels to further develop pedagogy and practice, inspire young people and contribute to school improvement as part of the CLT extended leadership team. 

You will join the Trust at an exciting time as we establish an international partnership with Singapore to share excellence.  As we strive for ‘great’ teaching and learning in Science you will embed the highest of expectations by leading the Science team to establish this culture throughout.

The City Learning Trust is committed to raising the aspirations and achievements of all young people within our learning community and is a 3-19 partnership of schools and academies.  We aim to create a world-class education system across our community of schools.  

We are looking for someone who:

▪ Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for learning and teaching

▪ Is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes

▪ Is an aspiring, ambitious leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

▪ Has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality teaching and learning

▪ Is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement

▪ Is an excellent communicator

▪ Is a highly effective classroom practitioner with excellent student outcome and high expectations of all learners and professionals

▪ Is committed to raising standards for all students and securing and driving excellence in teaching and learning

In return we can offer you:

▪ An opportunity to contribute to developing teaching and learning across the Trust

▪ Modern learning spaces which inspire outstanding teaching and learning

▪ Competitive salary structure

▪ Excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised professional learning and development at leadership level

▪ Mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team

▪ National and international networking opportunities

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019

You will be informed if you are successful for interview by 5th April and interviews will take place on 11th & 12th April 2019.

If you are interested in having an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Marie Faichney who will arrange such (01782 853535). It would be helpful if your letter in support of your application is no more than 2 sides of A4. You may if you wish submit a CV with your application but not instead of it.  Please send your application to mfaichney@citylearningtrust.org.


City Learning Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.


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