Head of Science
Penryn College
Falmouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS + TLR1B (£9,473)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2018
Job overview
HEAD OF SCIENCE
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Head of Science with superb leadership skills and a proven track record to lead this successful and popular department.
You will need to be a dynamic and forward-thinking Teacher of Science to continue to develop the department within our school.
You will have a track record of excellent classroom practice, be committed to high standards of learning and student progress with the energy and vision to build on current progress and have ambitions for yourself and our school.
The successful candidate will also work closely with colleagues in Maths, Technology, Creative Arts and local industry, in developing the college's STEAM curriculum and STEAM enrichment opportunities.
This is a full-time permanent position to start September 2018 with a TLR1B worth £9,473 for the Head of Department role.
The school
Penryn College is a lively thriving college who cater for boys and girls aged between 11 and 16 years with a current number on roll of 1135 and we pride ourselves on offering the very best for our students.
In 2008 we moved into our £24 million pound new school building, which has a great range of resources, including an information rich environment, state of the art sporting facilities including a 6 badminton court size sports hall, the latest generation astro turf pitch and our own climbing wall.
Our College buildings and 10 acres of grounds are used extensively by the community for adult education courses, sporting activities, performances and fund raising activities. Our unique relationship with surrounding primary schools - known as the "Penryn Partnership" - helps primary children to settle in to the college whilst adjusting to their new environment.
In July 2011 we became an Academy and from May 2018 will be part of Kemeneth MAT with 3 of our feeder primary schools.
We are committed to maintaining all those things that staff, pupils and the community value about Penryn College.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To apply
Further details and an application pack can be found on the school website at www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/the-school/vacancies/
Closing date: 30th April at 9am
Interviews: 2nd May
Attached documents
About Penryn College
Penryn College is a co-educational secondary school for children aged 11-16 and primarily serves the population of Penryn town and the surrounding villages in Cornwall. The college was designated a Sports College in 1998; a Leading Edge school in 2004; and a high-performing specialist college in 2006. In July 2011, it became an Academy.
Penryn College’s original site was in Falmouth, where it opened in 1957. It moved to its present site in 1961 and has since benefitted from a programme of continuous development, culminating in 2008 in the opening of its £24m new College building.
The College was Cornwall's 'Building Schools for the Future' pathfinder, and raised an additional £1.4 million to provide community sports facilities.
A large range of activities run before school, during lunchtimes and after school. There is also a 'Schools on Saturday’ programme for students and members of the community to attend, with a host of sporting, creative and academic activities.
Headteacher
Tamsin Schouten
Values and vision
Penryn’s mission is to improve life chances for all the students in its care. “Pupils at the heart of everything we do” sums up its ethos. Respect and tolerance are the key values promoted to maintain a harmonious learning environment.
The College believes that students develop best when they know they are listened to and feel they are working with the school. There are several 'Student Voice' groups to make this a reality, including the Student Council and Charity Prefects.
Ofsted
“This is a good college whose success is underpinned by a culture of continuous improvement. Aspects of its work are outstanding. Governors and leaders are highly ambitious for the success of every student.”
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