Head of Science
Breckland School
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0PE
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2019
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the established team within the Science Faculty from September 2019.
Science is the highest performing subject at IES Breckland, with 79% achieving a grade 4+, 52% achieving a grade 5+ and a Progress 8 score of +0.4 in the summer 2018 GCSE results.
IES Breckland is a school for children aged between 11 and 16 and an important part of the community in Brandon.
IES Breckland is a good school. Ofsted, September 2017 said “The behaviour of pupils is good and the school environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are confident and self-assured and wear their uniform with pride”. They also found that “Staff overwhelmingly praised the supportive leadership of the school” and “New teachers value the good quality training, support and guidance they receive.”
The school is a commutable distance from Bury-St-Edmunds, Cambridge, Ely, Ipswich and Norwich.
If you would like to see more, please visit https://www.breckland.iesschools.co.uk/about-us/ to view our video.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please download the application pack available from our website at http://www.breckland.iesschools.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/.
Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 23 April 2019
Interviews: Tuesday 30 April 2019
If you would like to arrange a visit or have any queries, please contact Jonathan Peryer, Business Manager recruitment@breckland.iesschools.co.uk Applications should also be sent to this address.
Attached documents
About Breckland School
Breckland School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Brandon, Suffolk. It is run by Sabres Educational Trust.
There are 550 students on the school roll, aged from 11 to 16, expected to grow to 600 in a few years. Breckland School has well-established links with local primary schools and post-16 providers. The school offers a variety of enrichment activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award, as well as local, national and international trips and visits.
Jon Winn
Principal
Vision
We are an exceptional school: outward facing and at the heart of our community. We have uncompromising aspirations for all. Through high expectations, brave and ambitious teaching we develop a love of learning enabling students to achieve more than they ever thought possible and thrive in an ever-changing world. A small school, we know all our students and are proud of each and every one.
Our strapline is: Be the best you can be!
Latest Ofsted report:
“The behaviour of pupils is good and the school environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are confident and self-assured and wear their uniform with pride."
"Staff overwhelmingly praised the supportive leadership of the school."
"New teachers value the good quality training, support and guidance they receive."
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