Head of Science

HEAD OF SCIENCE    

Recruitment Evening: 3rd May 2017 at 17:30 

Application date: 8th May at 09:00 

Start date: August 2017 

Location: Bradford 

Contract type: Full time 

Contract term: Permanent 

Salary: UPS/MPS + TLR (dependent on experience)

Have you the passion to be an exceptional middle leader? 

Do you want to work in a school where teachers teach and scholars learn? 

Can you work effectively as part of a team and build strong relationships?  

Will you work hard to ensure every child reaches their potential because you believe in effort based ability? 

Why teach at Dixon McMillan Academy?  

We ensure that teachers can prioritise teaching above everything else. By keeping teaching the main thing staff are able to refine and develop their practice in the classroom within a nurturing environment. Tailored coaching and considerable time to plan allows staff and students to fulfil their potential. Our values driven culture genuinely enables teachers to teach and students to learn.  We are incredibly proud of our staff and students who do what it takes for as long as it takes to be successful.  We have very high expectations of staff, but we value them highly.   This role allows an ambitious and successful leader to build upon the current successes of the science department.  Science is a highly popular A Level option with our scholars.  The post would suit an experienced head of department or a highly ambitious second in department who is ready for the next step.   

The successful candidate will be: 

• an excellent teacher of science who will do whatever it takes to ensure the life choices of all Dixons McMillan scholars are maxmised  
• someone who can show measurable impact as an individual teacher and at departmental level  
• focused on building strong professional relationships by valuing everyone in our school  
• able to motivate and inspire scholars to achieve their full potential 
• aligned to a can-do culture, positive and solution focused environment  
• committed to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school 

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the academy. More information about our vacancies and a downloadable application form can be found on our website: http://www.dixonsma.com/index.php/vacancies    

All potential applicants are encouraged to visit the school prior to application.