Faculty Leader – Science and Technology

‘The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community,

where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence.’

(Ofsted, September 2022)

 Permanent contract

MPR/UPR + TLR1b

Start date: Easter or September 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and talented professional to lead our highly successful Science and Technology Faculty in Hampshire's first, all-through school. We are very proud of the exceptional progress and attainment achieved by our pupils which results from a strong ethos of learning together. 

The role is primarily focused on science, so experience of teaching or leading technology is not a pre-requisite, as the successful candidate will be in the fortunate position to be leading a highly skilled team of subject leaders and co-ordinators all-through. This presents an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to develop their breadth of experience in readiness for senior leadership. 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner and in the privileged position of leading a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals. As Faculty Leader of Science and Technology the successful candidate will be a member of the School's Strategic Development Team – playing a key role in helping to shape our school as well as supporting, upholding and enriching the whole school ethos.

The colleague appointed to this role will work in partnership with the Faculty Leader for Maths and Computing as well as leading a number of experienced Subject Leaders in Science and Technology.

Key attributes:

·        To be able to support and inspire Subject Leaders and teachers in curriculum development;

·        To be passionate about enabling every pupil to make excellent progress in Science and Technology

·        To lead new initiatives and pedagogy as appropriate, continuing to develop the team;

·        To be able to use information about pupil progress effectively to support teaching and learning;

·        To be flexible in supporting whole school initiatives;

·        To be a team player, effectively balancing colleague wellbeing and pupil outcomes.

The Westgate School has a Health & Fitness Suite and an on-site, full time day nursery (0-5 years) available to employees at reduced rates.

Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. 

Equalities statement: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.