Head of Department - Science
Ryde Academy
Isle of Wight
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1 – UPS3 plus TLR 1A (£10,151)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 28 October 2018
Job overview
MPS1 – UPS3 plus TLR 1A (£10,151)
Starting 1st January 2019
An outstanding Head of Department for Science is required for our rapidly improved academy which was judged as good by Ofsted in November 2016. You’ll be working with 'Principal of the Year’, Joy Ballard in our multi-million-pound school building.
The successful candidate must be an excellent practitioner who is able to lead by example and inspire others.
If you feel you have the skills and determination to make a difference and to help and transform the lives of young people on the Island, we would like to hear from you.
Based on the Isle of Wight, Ryde Academy is an 11 to 18 years Secondary Academy and is sponsored by the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET). Ofsted Inspectors recognised Ryde Academy as a "rapidly improving school" which "students are extremely proud to attend" and "staff feel well supported."
Known as the “Garden Isle” because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside, the Isle of Wight is a perfect location to live and work. Ryde Academy is also easily commutable from the south coast with excellent transport links in Ryde to both Portsmouth and Southsea.
As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to- date resources available to them. In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, Cycle2work, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.
This position is required for January 2019.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th October 2018.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 29th, 30th or 31st October 2018.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. To apply, please click the 'Quick Apply' button below.
For a confidential discussion, please call 01983 567331.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhance checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/a/aetinet.org/aetwebsite/our-teaching-school/initial-teacher-training for further details.
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About Ryde Academy
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Ryde Academy is an 11 - 18 years secondary academy situated on the picturesque Isle of Wight. There are currently 1000 students on roll but due to increasing popularity, this is set to rise to 1500. The Academy was judged as good by Ofsted in November 2016 under the leadership of its "Inspirational Principal of the Year", Joy Ballard.
Ofsted Inspectors recognised Ryde Academy as a "rapidly improved school" which "students are extremely proud to attend" and "staff feel well supported."
September 2017 marked an exciting time for the academy when it's brand new multi-million pound school building opened. The bright and airy classrooms are equipped with the very latest technology and practical subjects have designated studios, workshops and laboratories, along with a range of excellent sporting facilities.
Our Results
We are so very pleased with our recent results and exceptionally proud of our students and the incredible staff at our school who supported them. This proves that despite some of the negativity directed towards island schools, our students can and will succeed. We are aiming to build on this and we know that we can create a school our students, staff, parents and indeed the island can be proud of.
A Level
50% of students achieved A*/A and 100% of students achieved at least two A Levels or equivalent. 88% of students achieved at least three A Levels or equivalent and 56% received an A* to B in A Levels or equivalent. Our estimated Progress score was 0.1, this means that our students did on average 10% better than other students nationally.
All of our students who applied to university have achieved a place which is a fantastic result and a credit to their efforts and the work of our staff.
GCSE
54% of our students achieved A*- C EM, compared to 38% last year and the new accountability measure (Progress 8) we estimate has improved from -0.38 to -0.24 from last year.
Our Curriculum
To view our curriculum across the year please click here
Ofsted
We are judged to be a 'good' school and we were last inspected in November 2016. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here
WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
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