Head of Science
Seaford Head School
East Sussex
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2017
Job overview
Do you want to work in a school where learning is good?
Do you want to work in a school where teaching is outstanding?
Do you want to work in a school where expectations are very high?
Do you want to be a part of an innovative and successful school?
If so, then applying to SHS will provide you with an opportunity to excel! We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled classroom practitioner who will lead the teaching and learning of Science at Seaford Head School.
Science plays a strong part in the core life of the school. We are seeking to appoint someone with the enthusiasm, imagination and ambition to join an innovative and dedicated team, an inspirational teacher who will continue to build on the excellent results already being achieved.
Seaford Head School opened a brand new Sixth Form Centre (S6H) in September 2014 and there is the potential for the successful candidate to be involved in some sixth form teaching. We were also proud to receive the DfE award for being in the Top 100 non-selective schools in February 2016.
Seaford Head School has high expectations of behaviour, attainment and uniform and works with all stakeholders to ensure that our students secure the best outcomes and enjoy their time at school.
If you would like to be part of the Seaford Head community full details and application forms are available from the school c/o jobs@seafordhead.org or directly from the school’s website www.seafordhead.org
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About Seaford Head School
Seaford Head School is an extremely successful and oversubscribed 11- 18 school. We are committed to ensuring all our children enjoy coming to school and achieve to their full potential. The combination of support and challenge that our staff provide ensures that all our students make outstanding progress and attain the very highest standards. Our students have access to the very latest technologies and work in a friendly, disciplined environment that is designed to meet the demands of the 21st century.
We have very high expectations with regard to attendance, behaviour and uniform and believe that achievement in all areas of school life should be rewarded and celebrated. We challenge our students to excel in academic, cultural and sporting activities. We are committed to providing an excellent standard of education and a wide range of enrichment opportunities to enable our young people to thrive and develop. This pursuit of excellence is based on a strong – home partnership and we are constantly looking to find new ways to involve parents in their children’s education. We work closely with our children and their parents to ensure the school is offering an educational experience that is both engaging and rewarding.
We also encourage our students to become responsible and active citizens who are respectful of others. Students are rewarded for making a positive contribution to the life of the school and the wider community. Our full ethos is available to view on our website (www.seafordhead.org).
We always welcome applications from both experienced colleagues and Newly Qualified Teachers. We have an excellent NQT induction programme at Seaford Head School to offer support to new staff as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students
To successful applicants Seaford Head will offer:
• Staff development programme to support career progression
• Supportive and friendly team to work with
• Work within their thriving and friendly department, and wider group of staff
• Staff Well-Being events and opportunities, including staff celebrations and nights out, colleague support, exercise clubs and more.
• Access to a full range of support from Benenden Healthcare and supporting services providing advice on a range of areas, from insurance and housing to childcare and finance.
Seaford Head is a very successful school, graded “Outstanding” by OFSTED (October 2017 & November 2023). The school is consistently oversubscribed and has a genuinely comprehensive intake. We have a commitment to raising standards through high quality teaching and learning.
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