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Head of Science

Head of Science

University Church of England Academy - Ellesmere Port

Cheshire

Salary:
MPR / UPR + TLR1C (£11,250)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
6 May 2018

Job overview

UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY

164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 6EA

Tel: 0151 350 6000

Principal: Mr Iain Robinson

HEAD OF SCIENCE

Permanent, Full Time, MPR / UPR + TLR1C (£11,250)

Required for September 2018

University Church of England Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Science who will work closely with the Assistant Heads of Science and Senior Leadership, to drive continuing improvements in student progress and Teaching and Learning within science.

As an expert science practitioner, you will act as the professional lead inspiring a passion for science in both teachers and students. You should be innovative and willing to lead on a number of initiatives whilst working as part of a team. Your role as Head of Science will involve developing best practice in Teaching and Learning within the science team. 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who can demonstrate experience of raising attainment in science across all key stages. You will have a proven track record of success in the classroom and demonstrate high aspirations for the future science curriculum across key stages three, four and five.  

You will be a dedicated, talented and enthusiastic individual who is looking for the next step in your career. You will be passionate about Teaching and Learning and developing pedagogical approaches that inspire learners. The ability to be a highly successful team player, in a very busy and fast-paced environment is essential. You will have the capacity and energy to drive improvement, to lead by example and to develop collaboration within the department.

Specialisms in Chemistry or Physics would be favourable but not essential. You should have experience of teaching GCSE and A Level science.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to work closely with leaders to demonstrate their ability to champion the Academy’s development and to be part of a challenging, but rewarding, journey towards improvement. 

University Church of England Academy (UCEA) is one of University of Chester Academies Trust’s (UCAT) secondary academies. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and motivate learners.

This is an exciting time to join UCEA and in return we can offer you:

  • the opportunity to study for a fully funded MA in Educational Practice or Educational Leadership with the University of Chester;
  • the opportunity to lead initiatives beyond the science department;
  • and the opportunity to work with a team of teachers and leaders who are deeply committed to raising attainment and progress for all learners.

Applications will be considered from candidates who wish to apply for this role on a job share basis. 

Completed application forms should be returned to HR@UCEAcademy.org 

Closing date: Monday 7th May 2018 at 3.00pm

Interviews: Friday 11th May 2018 

UCEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

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About University Church of England Academy - Ellesmere Port

The University of Chester believes that people from all backgrounds should be given the opportunity to achieve their educational goals. It is therefore the proud and enthusiastic Lead Sponsor for Ellesmere Port's Academy.

Under the Academy scheme, the Government's Department for Children, Schools and Families appoints representatives from the sponsors to sit on the new governing body. Among the University's nominations would be its most senior managers, including the Dean of Education and Children's Services.

There is a close relationship between the University and the Academy. Student volunteers already work as ‘mentors', helping GCSE pupils to develop study and organisational skills, build their confidence and perform at their best. ‘Taster days' and residential summer schools on campus also enable pupils to gain a sense of what being a student feels like.

One of the most long-established institutions offering a university education in the country, the University was founded in 1839 by the Church of England as the first place in the UK to offer specialist teacher training. Two of its founders went on to become Prime Ministers (one of whom was also a Chancellor of the University of Oxford) and one an Archbishop of Canterbury.

Now, Education is just one of a choice of more than 130 different subject combinations taught by 500 highly qualified and experienced academic staff as full- and part-time courses. These cover the areas of Applied and Health Sciences; Arts and Media; Business, Management and Law; Health and Social Care; Humanities; Lifelong Learning and Social Science.

There are 15,000 students from all over the World, but almost a quarter come from within 30 miles of the University. Most (more than 7,500) are studying for first degrees (97% from State schools), 3,500 are nursing and midwifery students and approximately 3,000 are at postgraduate or research level.

The University is a registered charity, serving the community, and its annual income is more than £70 million. In addition to occupying some of Chester's most historic locations, over the past three years alone it has spent more than £25 million on new and refurbished buildings at its campuses in Parkgate Road Chester and Crab Lane, Warrington, such as a purpose-built Business and IT Centre, state-of-the-art Library and Learning Resources Centre, a hi-tech Arts and Media site and Students' Union facilities. The Academy enables it to invest further in excellence in education, for the benefit of Ellesmere Port.

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