Head of Science
Beech Hall School
Cheshire East
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR (as appropriate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023, sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Science department at this highly regarded independent school with dynamism, motivation and creativity, committed to improving the scientific understanding and success of both highly academic pupils and those who need additional support.
Key Responsibilities
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge all pupils
- Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
- Teach effective and dynamic lessons that ensure and exceed expectations of pupil progress
Leading the Science department
- Manage and lead this small, yet growing department which includes the teaching of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level, as well as Entry Level Science
- The successful applicant will have experience either managing a team or being second in a larger department
Promote good progress and outcomes for all pupils
- Plan differentiated teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge
- Provide feedback to pupils that enables them to understand how to move on and make progress
- Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made
- Write reports about pupils, their progress and their needs
- Mark and monitor pupils’ work in a timely fashion, and set targets for progression
- Assess and record pupils’ progress systematically
- Have clear rules, routines and expectations of pupils’ behaviour, including enabling pupils to take responsibility for their learning
Demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge
- Show and demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards within the department
- Have a secure knowledge of the curriculum
Work in partnership with stakeholders
- Promote and foster constructive home/school partnerships, including attendance at Parents’ Evenings, and to liaise with parents as and when necessary
- Liaise with the Director of Studies
- Work with the Director of Inclusion and other staff with special educational needs expertise, to ensure that all pupils’ needs are met effectively
- Liaise with the Examinations Officer over examination entries including decisions as to the tier of entry; undertake assessment of pupils as required by examination bodies
- Maintain and develop a positive relationship with all members of staff; to attend training days and out of school meetings as required
- Share responsibility with all colleagues for the pastoral care, safety and wellbeing of all pupils
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal, professional development
- Show commitment to the process of performance review and appraisal
- Commit to the agreed values, beliefs and behaviours of the school
- Play an active role in the extra-curricular programme of the school
- Carry out any such other duties as may be reasonably required by the Headmaster or other senior members of staff
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About Beech Hall School
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History of Beech Hall
Beech Hall was built for a prosperous mill owner in the 19th Century, but became a school in 1926. The school buildings are sited at the top of a hill overlooking the Bollin Valley, a beautiful stretch of Cheshire countryside. The school has extensive playing fields set in the valley below, and these are reached by a long walk down steps cut into the hill (the return walk after games seems like an even longer walk!) For the teaching of games and PE we also have a heated sports hall on site and a heated swimming pool that is used in the summer months. During the winter, we swim at a local indoor pool however the outdoor pool is still used for our winter training camps!
In 2002 Beech Hall School purchased its land and buildings. Since then, there has been investment in new and existing facilities. A new playground has been installed and next to it an astro turf pitch. The Nursery has been relocated in what was the Headmaster’s house, whilst the senior school is accommodated in attractive classrooms in the old stable block and on Ivy Bank. Junior classes have been moved from school outbuildings into beautifully restored rooms in the main building. There have been significant improvements in ICT, Library and Drama facilities.
The School - Composition.
Beech Hall is a very friendly place. The staff are dedicated and hardworking; the children are amiable and receptive; and the parents supportive and enthusiastic.
Beech Hall School accepts both boys and girls. The pupil roll is currently two-thirds boys, one-third girls. The children that attend Beech Hall School range from 6 months to 16 years old. The youngest children are housed in the nursery building. This is staffed by a team of trained Nursery Nurses. A pre-school is also sited in the nursery building. From 4 to 7, the children are in a part of the infant school and from 7 to 11 the children join the junior school. Pupils from age 11 upwards are in the senior school. The average class size at the school is currently 12 children.
The Curriculum
The children are taught a broad and balanced curriculum: Maths, English, Science, IT, Art and DT, History, Geography, French, German, PE, Games, RE, Swimming and Music. Children have the option of taking private music lessons, and some have private tutoring on site out of school hours in maths and English. A number of children also receive learning support for various special needs.
After school activities range from numerous sports to music, art and drama. The school has a fine sporting record and enjoys significant success at football, rugby, hockey, athletics and netball.
Local Area
Macclesfield is set in the prosperous area of South East Cheshire. To the east lies the beautiful hills of Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park. Immediately to the west lie the exclusive towns of Alderly Edge and Wilmslow, home to celebrities from sport and show business. To the north is Manchester (about 15 minutes by train, 30 minutes by road) filled with culture, restaurants, various sporting arena, and a thriving nightlife. Manchester has recently become one of the most fashionable and vibrant cities in England.
Manchester airport is no more than 30 minutes from the school and London about three hours by road, 90 minutes by train.
There are local shops and amenities within walking distance. Large supermarkets are also close by in the town centre.
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