Head of Department - Physics
Westholme School
Blackburn with Darwen
- Expired
- Salary:
- Westholme Scale Point and Management Point D
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2022
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2021
Job overview
Westholme School, established in 1923, is a leading independent school with around 700 students, located on the rural outskirts of Blackburn.
The School is exceptionally well resourced and our fantastic facilities across the entire campus are extensive and stimulating.
At Westholme, we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education where boys and girls are encouraged to fulfil their potential in all aspects of the curriculum and beyond. Hard work and endeavour are recognised and valued as highly as attainment and our positive approach to teaching and learning is underpinned by a supportive pastoral system. A fully rounded education is endorsed at all ages and staff give their time generously to provide an extensive range of activities, clubs, societies and trips which enriches provision for every pupil. Academic achievement is well above the national average at GCSE and A Level and the curriculum is broad and diverse. The website provides a comprehensive insight into our diverse choice of co-curricular opportunities and multiple achievements.
The Post
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - PHYSICS
Required for January 2022 start
Permanent full-time position
Reporting to Head of Faculty
Westholme is a leading independent school community with a warm ethos, strong values, delivering unrivalled holistic excellence.
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department (Physics). We require a Teacher of Physics who has the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our young people through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.
In essence, someone who really wants to make a difference, someone who wants to lead dedicated professionals and become part of an inspiring and nurturing team; who are always looking for ways to make learning as engaging as possible for students, whilst supporting them to progress to their full potential.
A willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities such as competitions and educational visits is essential, and other interests which are particular strengths of the successful candidate would also be welcome.
Applicants who have any questions can email the Head of HR, Mrs Jo-Ann Tierney tierneyj@westholmeschool.com
How to apply:
Please download the information attached. Applications using the school form should be sent to the Principal on principal@westholmeschool.com
Application forms and full details are also available from the School’s website www.westholmeschool.com or via email: principal@westholmeschool.com
Closing date: 9am on Monday 18 October 2021
Interviews will be held on 21/10/2021.
Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
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About Westholme School
Working for Westholme is a wonderful experience
Westholme is an incredible School. Pioneering the future of education, it is certainly a very exciting time to join our innovative, close-knit and supportive family of staff.
Our unique educational philosophy is predicated on providing unrivalled holistic excellence, from 4 to 18 years, placing an equal balance on academia, performing arts, sport, creative arts and technology. A plethora of experiences are offered inside and outside the classroom which fosters kind, confident, well-rounded and happy young people; they really are a joy to teach. One of the most distinctive Westholme hallmarks is the tangible warmth everyone feels from the moment you arrive at our beautiful, picturesque campus with panoramic views of the Ribble Valley – simply a stunning, inspirational and uplifting place to work every day!
Westholme has invested significantly with our newly constructed state-of-the-art Prep for pupils 4 – 11. The first-class facilities on site offer a stimulating environment to provide unsurpassed experiences for all students from 4 – 18 in our full-sized professional theatre; a new music department equipped with recording studio; contemporary INSPIRED Sixth Form; seven modern laboratories that support the three separate sciences; a 20m swimming pool; 7 hard courts for tennis and netball, a floodlit astroturf, sports pitches, and fully equipped sports hall.
The extensive co-curricular provision is the cornerstone of the education ethos with over 100 clubs, activities and societies every week.
Prep pupils are wholeheartedly empowered to exceed their potential through a ground-breaking curriculum, Senior students develop 21st century skills first through an extensive holistic curriculum and in our INSPIRED Sixth Form, currently the highest achieving Sixth Form in Lancashire, students culminate their journey with incomparable 1:1 support, leadership, networking and entrepreneurial experiences.
Westholme is more than a school and if you’d like to join a highly energised and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!
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