Head of Department for Science
The Westminster School
Sandwell
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2b for KS2 to KS5 plus SEN Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2016
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is now available for an outstanding teacher to join The Westminster School to lead and develop the science curriculum in our KS2, KS3, KS4 and 14-19 phases. We are a dynamic and innovative school and have a highly skilled and passionate staff team who are committed to providing the highest quality of education and care for our children.
We are looking for a Science TLR who:
- Is an excellent and innovative classroom practitioner
- Has ambition, drive and a passion for learning that will inspire all of our pupils
- Is determined to ensure all children make consistently good or better progress
The successful candidate will be part of a School that:
- Has motivated and hard-working pupils with outstanding behaviour
- Encourages creative, engaging and relevant learnin
- Has state-of the-art resources, being based on the £42million Rowley Learning Campus.
This post offers a unique opportunity to bring your creativity, passion and professionalism to deliver the best for our pupils. We have a proactive, supportive Governing Body and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community
The successful candidate will become part of a growing team that supports the growth and development of a highly ambitious school. The Westminster School is a successful Special School catering for over 170 pupils aged 7 to 19 years, with moderate learning disabilities plus additional needs. The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and was successfully reaccredited with the Investors in People Gold Award in 2014.
The School is committed to equal opportunities, and all pupils are expected to leave school with accredited qualifications relevant to their individual needs, abilities and career aspirations. Our children are motivated and keen to learn.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
For more details and an application form please visit http://www.thewestminsterschool.co.uk/vacancies.
Shortlisted candidates will be provide with an opportunity for a taster day and visit to the school on Friday 14 October.
Applications should be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr@sipseducation.co.uk
The application deadline is 12.00 on Wednesday 5 October 2016.
Interviews will be held on Monday 17 October 2016.
The Westminster School
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About The Westminster School
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About The Westminster School
Our values are encompassed in our statement of Safe, Happy and Learning Together. Through this we seek to develop our values statement: Building foundations and providing opportunities to create confident, aspirational and independent members of our community.
Our Ofsted Inspection in November 2017 recognised we were an Outstanding School. The report stated that our “leaders are fundamentally committed to improving the life chances of pupils with SEN and disabilities, both at The Westminster School and across the country.”
All of our young people are supported to reach their full potential with a level of independence, confidence and resilience according to their special needs so that they have the ability to face the challenges of adult life. All of our committed, enthusiastic staff are well qualified and highly skilled. This translates into an amazing working environment for both staff and pupils.
Ours is a happy school. As identified in our most recent Ofsted Inspection Report, “There is a lot of laughter and enjoyment in lessons and around the school.” We have an exceptionally strong culture of safeguarding, and student welfare is one of our highest priorities.
The school moved to its new state-of-the-art purpose-built site in February 2011. Most ground floor classrooms have access to outside spaces. Our on-site facilities include:
➢ Sports fields
➢ Multi-Use Games areas
➢ Theatre with Tiered Seating
➢ Forest School
➢ Activity Studio and Fully Equipped Gym
➢ Dedicated Sensory Rooms
WestminStore, our School shop, opened in Blackheath High Street in 2023 and provides opportunities for our students for work experience and vocational learning.
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