Head of Department Science and Maths
Endeavour Academy Bexley
Bexley
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + SEN1+TLR2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2017 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2017
Job overview
New Horizons Federation is a hard federation of two special schools, Oakwood and Westbrooke Schools, for pupils with social emotional and mental health issues and the Bexley Pupil Referral Service at Pathways Short Stay School. The Federation also provides a range of services to school stakeholders and the Local Authority through an Outreach Service, Counselling Psychology Service and group and individual intervention programmes.
For further information about the school please visit the school website: www.newhorizonsfederation.org.uk
The New Horizons Federation is entering an exciting new phase and we currently have a vacancy for an experienced teacher to lead our Science ad Maths department. The role will include teaching KS 3 & 4 Science including GCSE. The new Head of Science and Maths will also oversee the department of our strong Maths department. This is an opportunity for an experienced and skilled practitioner to make a real difference to children’s lives. A proven background in managing challenging behaviour alongside evidence of securing successful academic outcomes are essential requirements.
If you have enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to work with some of the most vulnerable and complex young people in our community, we would welcome your application. High aspirations and a relentless approach towards excellence are the key skills we are looking for in our new Head of Science/Maths.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
For further information and an informal conversation about the role, contact Beverley Evans (Head of School) on 01322 553787 or for an application pack contact yvonne.dye@newhorizonsfederation.org.uk
References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.
Closing Date for Applications: 27/02/2017
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
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Oakwood School
Woodside Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 6LB
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About Endeavour Academy Bexley
Situated in the London Borough of Bexley, Endeavour Academy offers mixed specialist provision for 11–16-year-olds with a range of learning needs.
With a strong focus on pastoral care, we aim to instil in every pupil both the desire to learn and the belief that they can achieve their goals. We believe that no one should be disadvantaged through lack of opportunity. Our full curriculum of GCSE and BTEC qualifications mirrors those on offer within mainstream education – ensuring that our pupils have the same opportunities as their peers. Our outstanding Spiritual, Moral, Social and
Cultural (SMSC) provision was recently recognised with a Gold Award by the national SMSC awarding body; demonstrating the genuine commitment to raising our pupils’ aspirations.
We also recognise the importance of high-quality career guidance to help our young people make informed and appropriate decisions about their next steps after school. Our transition team provides dedicated advice and support as an integral part of every pupil’s education.
Our pupils move into further education, apprenticeships or employment with 100% of our most recent Year 11 cohort progressing successfully.
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