Head of Department Biological Sciences
Winstanley College
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- £44,093 to £46,830
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 4th January 2021
- Apply by:
- 26 September 2020
Job overview
Winstanley College is a large sixth form college specialising in A Levels and Level 3 courses. The college has an excellent reputation for achievement, comprehensive pastoral care and extensive enrichment. Committed and inspirational teachers, with successful experience of curriculum leadership, are invited to apply for the following post.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
PERMANENT, FULL TIME.
SALARY; £44,093 - £46,830 per annum
The College currently has over 500 students studying A level Biology, the level 3 Diploma and Certificate in Human Science. These numbers having grown significantly in recent years. A brand new science facility has recently been completed which allows all the science subjects to work closely together. The vacancy has arisen due to the current Head of department moving on to a post in higher education.The College is committed to supporting the STEM agenda and is working with the Prince’s Teaching Institute and schools to raise students’ awareness of and success in science both at GCSE and A level. Applications are therefore welcome from teachers with management experience either in a school or college context.
Salary and terms and conditions in accordance with Sixth Form Colleges’ Teachers’ pay and conditions. Further details are available from our website.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 25th September 2020
Interviews will take place w/c 5th October 2020
Attached documents
About Winstanley College
Winstanley College is a large sixth form college, which employs approximately 200 staff and around 2300 students aged 16-19, specialising in AS/A levels and Level 3 vocational courses.
The College is regularly towards the top of the league tables and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, comprehensive pastoral care and extensive enrichment.
Principal
Louise Tipping
Mission
To achieve academic excellence in a supportive and inspiring learning community
Ofsted report
"Students benefit from a caring and nurturing culture that encourages them to aim high and to aspire to progress to high-quality destinations. Students tell us that teachers have high expectations of them and that they develop positive relationships with their students. Students trust their teachers. They are quick to respond to advice and guidance from their teachers that enable them to improve their work further. Teachers provide good specialist support outside lessons to help students who are having difficulty with their work achieve well."
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