Head of Science Faculty
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Sunbury on Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers' Main Pay Scale and TLR 1B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2018
Job overview
Required for September 2018, an inspirational Head of Faculty to lead teaching across the ability range at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Required to join our large, friendly Science Department our ideal candidate will possess the vision to develop and implement an exciting and innovative Science curriculum and promote a love of Science amongst our students.
This is an exciting time for the Science Department, we are going from strength to strength and have a team of high quality practitioners that work well together and are keen to share ideas with each other and trainee teachers. Our team is innovative with a drive to introduce new and modern projects with enthusiasm. Our GCSE results improved by 10% last year and at A level all 3 Sciences had an ALPs score of between 1 and 3 placing us in the top 25% of schools nationally. We strongly value enhancing the learning of our students though extracurricular activities and as a result students have the opportunity to attend Science club, enter competitions and go on trips to widen their Scientific understanding. We are looking for a Head of Faculty who understands the current challenges within Science and is keen to help work with the senior team to enhance this level of success further.
Our Ideal candidate will:
· Be an outstanding practitioner with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards for teaching and learning
· Have excellent and motivational leadership and management skills
· Have a proven track record of raising attainment in GCSE Science
To share our ethos of ‘Realising God-given potential’ you must possess a clear vision for outstanding subject provision, and have the ability and commitment to securing high standards of student achievement making learning relevant, and developing employability skills in our future young professionals. In return we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment with excellent development opportunities.
All prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our School and to arrange a convenient time for you please contact our HR Administrator Sarah Bennett on telephone number 01932 778637 or by email at sbennett@bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk.
Further details regarding this position, and an application form, can be downloaded from our School website www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk. All completed applications are to be submitted to Sarah Bennett by post or via email to recruitment@bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk by 10:00am on Monday, 30th April 2018. Please note that the School will not accept CVs for this position.
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About The Bishop Wand Church of England School
- The Bishop Wand Church of England School
- Laytons Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames
- Surrey
- TW16 6LT
- United Kingdom
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
‘Realising God-given potential’
The Bishop Wand Church of England School converted to an 11-18 Academy in August 2012. The School is situated in Sunbury on Thames, Surrey and close to the borders of the London Boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. We are continually oversubscribed, with the majority of applicants coming from families with a religious affiliation, and have a growing Sixth Form.
Our mission statement is ‘Realising God-given potential’. The belief that every student’s achievements are valued leads to a school where the emphasis is on the achievement of the individual who is a member of a community where values of mutual understanding and respect are shared.
We were inspected by Ofsted in January 2017 and achieved ‘Good’ on all measures. We are not resting on our laurels and are already on our journey to becoming an outstanding school. In February 2023 our School achieved an “Excellent” judgement following our SIAMS inspection.
The culture within our school is one of high aspirations, significant challenge and high levels of support. This applies to both students and staff. Relationships, which are a vital part of a successful school, are strong and the Christian ethos, care and understanding pervade all our activities. Staff are our greatest resource and we strive to support each other, share good practice and develop as professionals.
We provide a full induction programme for new teachers, ECTs and support staff. We work closely with training establishments to recruit the very best staff and develop them to reach their true potential.
We recognise that extra curricular activities are a vital part of preparing students to be confident, competent and compassionate members of the adult world. The extensive PE and Sports programme provides opportunity for competition, enjoyment and the acquiring of coaching and management skills. Our 'Brighter Futures' extra-curricular programme is extensive offering our students a huge range of choice in activity. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is well established for the older students and provides an alternative activity from the sporting programme. Productions involving Drama, Dance and Music Departments are keenly anticipated by students and staff. We encourage all staff to become involved in the life of the school outside of their specialist area though appreciate that in the first year as a new member of staff priority has to be given to the core activities.
We have a full time Chaplain who is available to support all members of the School’s community and lead the School’s programme of assemblies and other acts of worship.
As part of the application process should you wish to arrange a visit to our School or would like me to answer any further questions you may have please do not hesitate to contact me. You are welcome to visit the School by arrangement as part of the application process.
Daniel Aldridge
Headteacher
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