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Faculty leader of Science

Faculty leader of Science

Ballakermeen High School

Isle of Man

  • Expired
Salary:
£25,714 - £41,604 + TLR1c (£12,111) per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
22 May 2022

Job overview

Ballakermeen High School is a large, fully inclusive and truly unique 11-18 school, set in the heart of Douglas, in the Isle of Man. The school is very popular in the local area and the roll has grown exponentially in recent years. We are heavily oversubscribed in all year groups.

Following the existing post holder’s promotion to the Senior Leadership Team, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of Science to lead a large and experienced team of committed teachers. Science is a popular subject where students make excellent progress. This post will provide the successful candidate with an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact on the outcomes and life chances of all our students.

You will be:

  • An inspirational teacher with the ability to teach Science up to A level
  • An exceptional practitioner with a strong track-record of achieving outstanding outcomes
  • An inspiring leader with the skills to professionally challenge and empower others

Closing date: 16 May 2022

Relocation package and other benefits available.

Please submit applications online: 

Isle of Man Government | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career (jobtrain.co.uk)

Should you require further information please contact Marie Hawley on 01624 648704.

Attached documents

About Ballakermeen High School

 Ballakermeen High School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary with sixth form in Douglas, the Isle of Man. The city of Douglas is the capital of this British Overseas Territory, and has a population of 28,000. There are over 1500 students on the school roll, taught between the ages of 11-18. The school teaches the national curriculum of England and Wales. 

Facilities include 13 networked computer suites equipped with Adobe and Microsoft software, and dedicated sign and technology studios. Sports facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium with extensive gymnastics equipment, large playing field for seasonal sports and athletics, multipurpose outdoor sports court area, and 20m swimming pool. There are five houses at Ballakermeen, named for places and people in the Isle of Man; Conister (a rock formation), Hillary (founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution), Langness (southern peninsula), Maughold (northern parish), and Patrick (southern parish). The school operates a buddy programme with assistance from Childline to help students listen to and support one another. A popular extra-curricular activity at Ballakermeen is Debate Club.

Principal

Adrienne Burnet

Values and vision

Students are at the heart of everything done here and one of the many strengths of Ballakermeen High School is that all are treated as individuals. The school understands that examination results are important and Ballakermeen students consistently achieve better results than comparable schools in England. The school has a full complement of specialist teaching staff and a superb team of support staff. There is a very positive relationship between school and parents.

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Applications closed