Head of Science and Sport
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- £45,228 p.a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 23 August 2017
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2017
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity lead the continuing development of an outstanding Science and Sport Department in one of the country’s leading sixth form colleges, where results are outstanding, learning is the focus and excellence is the expectation.
As Head of Department, you will teach one of the current courses offered by the Department as well as manage teachers and staff. The Department has A-Level courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Sport as well as Level 3 BTECs in Science (doubles and singles) and Sport & PE (double only). In total there are 476 students in the Department. Performance across all courses is strong and there exists a supportive and ambitious culture.
If you can appreciate the demands of this large department and the continuing expectation that comes from its current high standards and can ensure excellence in teaching and learning we would be delighted to hear from you.
For the full job description and how to apply, please click apply or Email: hrdept@bsfc.ac.uk
Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 08 May 2017.
Birkenhead Sixth Form College is the only Sixth Form College on the Wirral and provides education for over 1200 full-time 16-18 year olds offering a variety of courses at all levels and an extensive provision for adult students. It is an exciting College with a reputation for high academic standards and for care and support for students.
About Birkenhead Sixth Form College
- Birkenhead Sixth Form College
- Park Road West, Claughton, Prenton, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH43 8SQ
- United Kingdom
OUR VALUES
- Valuing and supporting staff and providing them with continuous professional development opportunities.
- Responding to identified local, regional and national priorities, where appropriate.
- Promoting collaboration and partnership to enhance learning
OUR PURPOSE
We will provide:
- A flexible curriculum which meets our learners' needs and is responsive to employers.
- Good quality teaching and learning.
- Thorough and well-planned teaching programmes, which include varied learning strategies.
- Full and clear information and feedback to all learners, parents/guardians and staff.
- Support, which is ongoing and sensitive to the needs of all learners and staff.
- An excellent working environment with appropriate resources and quality services.
The college has a well-deserved reputation as a place where students are treated as individuals.
Your success in learning is our objective. We provide high quality teaching and learning and the academic achievement of our students is of the highest standard.
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