Head of Science
The St Leonards Academy
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range Depending on skills and experience • Possibility of a TLR1C for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 or May 2019
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2018
Job overview
We are an ambitious Academy, with dedicated and determined staff, united by our values. These are encapsulated in our motto ‘PRIDE through success’ which stands for Pride, Respect, Innovation, Determination and Excellence. We have approximately 1450 students and have the highest expectations that each and every child will achieve personal and academic success. We also support every student to contribute actively and positively to the Academy and the coastal community that we serve.
Students at our Academy experience a creative and dynamic approach to learning in all their lessons. In 2017 we gained national recognition from the SSAT and were awarded TEEP Ambassador School status. In February 2017, we were confirmed in a short inspection as a 'Good' school by Ofsted and the inspection team recognised that we are on the journey to becoming an outstanding.
We know that outstanding learning experiences can change the lives and opportunities of our students, so if you are an enthusiastic, dedicated practitioner committed to ensuring every child exceeds expectations, we want to hear from you. So why not join our PRIDE?
The role
- To take a lead role in the creation of a transformational school community by developing and leading an exciting curriculum which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment.
- To take full advantage of the fact that significant changes in the National Curriculum and GCSE Examinations by aligning ourselves with these new curriculum requirements and developing a curriculum that is an example of best practice for others.
- To grow your department, recruiting, inducting and developing your team to ensure consistently high standards of teaching.
- To model what it takes to be an outstanding teacher and subject leader and thus act as an example to all middle leaders.
The successful candidate will:
- Have significantly contributed to the work of a senior or middle leadership team which has resulted in the success of the wider academy/school.
- Have led a team in the development and implementation of a curriculum initiative had a sustained and demonstrable impact on student progress.
- Have the ability to demonstrate an ambassadorial approach in all dealings with the community and subsequently to be positive and successfully market the academy in the community.
- Have genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.
Benefits
We value our staff and believe well qualified, motivated individuals are vital to the success of our academies. By working for our academy, you will be joining us in our aim to make long lasting improvements to the educational achievement of children in Sussex.
We believe top-quality training, continuing development and career opportunities for staff lead to the best teaching and learning for our pupils.
Our career pathway supports colleagues at all levels in their career development and facilitates succession planning and talent-spotting across the trust.
We offer a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits to all our employees, including: flexible working to maintain a healthy work-life balance, competitive annual leave entitlement, maternity and paternity leave, and discounts and offers with popular retailers.
We believe in the power of motivated and happy teachers and staff, which is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can.
Apply
For an informal conversation about this role or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact a member of the Central HR Team on 01424 711925 or email recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk For an application pack, please visit www.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk/careers/vacancies
Please send postal applications to: HR Department, University of Brighton Academies Trust, Innovation Centre, Highfield Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9UH. Alternatively email your completed application form and equal opportunities form to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 30th November 2018
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required undertake a DBS enhanced clearance.
Attached documents
About The St Leonards Academy
- The St Leonards Academy
- Edinburgh Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea
- East Sussex
- TN38 8HH
- United Kingdom
Based in St Leonards on Sea, to the west of Hastings, East Sussex, The St Leonards Academy is a large coastal community secondary school with approximately 1500 students. It offers high-quality modern facilities with state-of-the-art ICT provision, following a major capital redevelopment and extension programme in 2012. The academy has extensive grounds, large playing fields and excellent sports facilities. It also hosts a special facility for 18 young people with physical disabilities or severe autism. It is a popular school, full in each year group.
In January 2017 the academy maintained a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, its second Good judgement since opening as an academy in September 2011. This outcome was a well-deserved recognition of the continuing improvements that have been made to deliver the best possible outcomes for students.
We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, a family of 15 infant, primary and secondary academies, located across Sussex. Enriched by the University of Brighton’s contribution, we want to ensure that the 7,700 pupils in our academies are inspired to meet their potential and develop a passion for life-long learning. We truly believe that education transforms lives. All of our academies are judged as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
We work collaboratively to help our students and everyone connected to our academies achieve excellence. By working together and sharing ideas, insights and best practice, our academies support each other to improve.
It is important to us that our academies have a positive impact on their communities and that students understand the role they can play in the wider world. We work to ensure that parents and carers are actively engaged in their child’s learning.
We value our staff, investing in their training and development at all stages of their careers.
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