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Head of Science (Curriculum Team Leader)

Head of Science (Curriculum Team Leader)

Haverstock School

Camden

Salary:
MPS (Inner London Scale) plus TLR 1c - £12,898
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2016
Apply by:
5 May 2016

Job overview

Are you motivated by the challenge of achieving excellence?

Are you motivated by the challenge of working in a dynamic, diverse community in pursuit of excellence within an inclusive comprehensive school?

If you are Haverstock is looking for an innovative, inspirational leader for our strong, successful and experienced science team.

Haverstock School is at the heart of its community and proud to be so. We have a rich and diverse intake for whom we are committed to providing the very best standards of comprehensive education. We are well regarded by the local community, and our teachers’ relentless commitment ensures that we continue to make significant improvements in all areas.

To achieve this vision we need the best teachers to help drive our school forward and improve the life chances of our pupils. We are looking for teachers who are tireless in their pursuit of excellence, who will make a difference where it matters and are dedicated to securing the best educational outcomes for all.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged us to be ‘good’, with many areas deemed ‘outstanding’. We are now working very hard to become the outstanding school that we know we can be. This post will play a crucial role in maintaining our momentum towards that goal.

Ofsted said:

‘Haverstock is a good school, where attainment is rising quickly and students make good progress. It has many outstanding features, including the curriculum and the quality of care, guidance and support. Since the previous inspection, leaders have focused resolutely on improving teaching and learning in order to raise students’ attainment, especially in English and mathematics.‘
‘Outstanding care, guidance and support contribute greatly to students’ security, enjoyment and achievement.’
‘Students’ artistic, sporting, cultural, moral and spiritual development is outstanding.’
‘Students enjoy very harmonious relationships with each other.’
‘The headteacher and senior leadership team are passionate, determined and effective.’

This is an excellent time to join a confident, successful, ambitious and improving school. We have well motivated, committed staff with excellent support and a comprehensive induction programme for all staff.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who can demonstrate:

  • A commitment to comprehensive and inclusive education.
  • Ambition, vision and drive with outstanding leadership skills.
  • Outstanding classroom practice and subject knowledge.
  • The attitude and personal qualities to work within and motivate a strong science team to achieve performance individually and collectively.
  • The drive to develop a Science pedagogy that delivers outstanding learning and progress.
  • A passion to improve opportunities for young people.

This is a key post and a great opportunity for an outstanding professional with ambition who aspires to senior leadership.

We are happy to receive applications from colleagues with any subject specialism but the ability to teach biology, chemistry or physics to ‘A’ Level is essential.

ICT is a central thrust of whole school development and high levels of competence are essential.

Haverstock is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you would like to visit the school or discuss the appointment please contact the school.

Application pack and further details available from jobs@haverstock.camden.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 6th May 2016
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th May

Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ
Tel: 020 7267 0975
Headteacher: John Dowd

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+44 20 7267 0975

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H3 is a values-based group of three schools who believe in the benefts of collaboration to achieve our aim of being a place where all can learn and grow. Comprised of Haverstock (mainstream secondary and Sixth Form), Harmood (SEMH secondary special school) and Heath (secondary pupil referral unit), our schools share expertise and resources and create opportunities and better outcomes for young people, whilst at the same time allowing each school to flourish with its own identity and community.

H3 was created in April 2023 following a two-year trial collaboration between Haverstock and Camden Centre for Learning under the leadership of the outgoing Executive Headteacher. Having seen the benefts of collaboration, the Governing Bodies of Haverstock and Camden Centre for Learning worked together to form a ‘hard Federation’ with a single Governing Body, whilst at the same time renaming the Camden Centre for Learning Schools Heath and Harmood. The Governing Body also has delegated authority from the Local Authority as the Management Committee of Heath School (pupil referral unit). H3 works closely with the Camden family of schools to enhance inclusion across the borough and our provision also includes the Camden Reintegration Base (CRiB), a short-term intervention for Key Stage 3 students in all Camden schools at risk of permanent exclusion and the Camden Pathways Programme, which commissions, places and quality assures alternative education placements in local settings for Key Stage 4 students. 

Each H3 School has its own Head of School with responsibility for the day-to-day management of their school. They are supported by the H3 central team under the overall leadership of the Executive Headteacher. The central team has developed a service level agreement with Heads of School with the aim of providing high quality advice and support and value for money for each school. 

As our collaborative work has grown and developed, we are increasingly able to provide bespoke pathways for young people, provide a range of career and professional development opportunities for staff and develop our inclusive practice in order to work towards achieving our aims.



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