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Head of Science

Head of Science

Test Valley School

Hampshire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPR 1 (£23,720) - UPR 5 (£39,406) with TLR1a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2019
Apply by:
26 March 2019

Job overview

Job Person/Summary

Are you an ambitious, outstanding practitioner with the qualities and skills to take Science forward in our school?  We are looking for an experienced candidate able to take up this challenge and lead a newly formed team from September. You will be expected to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 within a faculty that has achieved excellent results in the past. You will have high expectations of self and pupils, offer inspirational and innovative teaching and be committed to raising pupils’ achievement and progress.  This post would suit a candidate looking for their first middle leadership role. There is also an opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate to be considered for additional whole school responsibilities working with the Senior Team. 

About us:

Test Valley School is a small 11-16 secondary school on the outskirts of Stockbridge (one of the “best places to live” in The Sunday Times again).  Our rural location adds a unique dimension to school life and our links across the community. It is also an easy commute from Winchester, Salisbury, Andover, Romsey and Southampton. 

 Our motto is ‘in pursuit of personal excellence’ and we have very high expectations of our pupils and ourselves in all aspects of school life. We offer a friendly and caring working environment.

Application procedure

Please contact Mrs Watts at the school on wattsb@testvalley.hants.sch.uk or visit our website www.testvalley.hants.sch.uk for a full application pack (please note that only fully completed Hampshire application forms will be considered).  

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th March 2019 at noon

Interviews will be held in the week starting Monday 1st April 2019

Candidates are welcome to come visit the school for more information on the role prior to the closing date. Please call Mrs Hardy on 01264 812006 to book an appointment

Test Valley School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.




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About Test Valley School

+44 1264 810555

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Test Valley School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 comprehensive secondary school, situated on the outskirts of Stockbridge in Hampshire. There are 551 pupils on the school roll.  

At Test Valley School, which is a small secondary school, a wide variety of sporting, academic and expressive arts activities complement the formal curriculum. Facilities for PE include a new sports hall, large gymnasium, tennis courts, playing fields and a full-size open-air heated swimming pool.

Headteacher

Miss L Hiscock

Values and vision

Test Valley School’s vision is to offer a high quality learning experience that prepares pupils to be independent, confident and well-qualified young people, who are able to make a positive contribution and continue to build on their learning beyond school.

The school’s aims are: to use available resources wisely to provide an excellent learning environment; to foster and support all in carrying out their duties and responsibilities to a high standard; to engender respect for each other within the caring ethos of the school.

Ofsted report

“The headteacher provides good leadership. She works closely with governors and other leaders to raise standards and to improve the progress made by pupils. Leaders provide good training to improve the quality of teaching. Pupils make good progress throughout the school because teaching is good. Pupils enjoy school and are keen to do well. Pupils behave well and say that they feel safe.”

View Test Valley School’s latest Ofsted report 

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