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Head of Science Department

Head of Science Department

Perryfields Academy

Oldbury

Salary:
TMS/UPS +TLR1d(£13,156)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2019
Apply by:
19 October 2018

Job overview

Head of Science Department
                                                       Full Time and Permanent – Required January 2019  
                                                                   Salary: TMS/UPS+TLR 1d (£13,156) 

We require an outstanding teacher and highly effective leader with the enthusiasm and vision to build on the strengths of our Science department, and continue to raise the achievement and standards of this ambitious, well-resourced team. 

The Head of Department will ensure teachers in their team deliver high-quality lessons, achieving excellent results for their students and instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to succeed. The role comes with the opportunity to help develop an engaging and challenging Science curriculum.    

The successful candidate will have the experience, creativity and commitment to lead the continuing development of our Science department and will play a key role in the drive to further improve overall learning and progress.  

You will:
                be an excellent and ambitious classroom teacher; have a proven and demonstrable track record of success at GCSE; have middle management experience in a Science Department; have a good understanding of the current educational developments, especially those relating to classroom-based practice; have the highest expectations of students; have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom; have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.  

Perryfields is a thriving and successful secondary school that was graded 'Good' by Ofsted in January 2018.  We have a fantastic record for both academic excellence and strong pastoral care.  The successful candidate will benefit from a thorough and robust professional development programme and strong support from the senior leadership team, with the potential and opportunity for career progression.   Application forms and further details are available from the school on 0121 421 7979 or email beverly.parker@perrys.org.uk
 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.  The documents below must be read prior to applying for this role (available on the school website in the policies section) and will be factored into the interview process:
Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2016) Safeguarding

Policy and Child Protection Policy Code of Conduct for Teaching and Support Staff 

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.
 

Further information and an application pack can be found at www.perrys.org.uk or call the school on 0121 4217979 and ask for Beverley Parker.  Please forward your applications to Mrs Parker at Beverly.parker@perrys.org.uk 

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. 


Interviews w.c 22.10.2018

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Welcome to Perryfields Academy.

Vibrant, inclusive and welcoming, Perryfields Academy in the West Midlands is a co-educational secondary school where students’ needs come first and together we achieve excellence. We’re here to help everyone realise their potential, treating children as individuals to recognise and realise their talents and aspirations.

Join us and you can expect extensive investment in your professional development as well as an enriching career path that could take you anywhere within the multi-academy Broadleaf Partnership Trust. We’ve been serving the local community since 1956 and now we have the backing of a supportive and ambitious Trust, the sky is truly the limit.

We’re passionate about the possibilities of lifelong learning and believe that intellectual curiosity is the key to a rewarding, productive and satisfying future. If you share our approach, we’ll place you at the heart of everything we do and help you make your ideas and vision reality.

But that’s not all.

You can also expect an exceptional rewards package, including a cashback healthcare plan, free GP helpline service for you and anyone in your household, employee assistance scheme (offering free and confidential advice and counselling), opportunities to receive career coaching and a cycle to work scheme.

Join us and you start a journey that could take you anywhere.

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