Head of Science

Canbury School – Embracing difference. Harnessing talent.

Canbury is a school like no other. We have extraordinary children achieving extraordinary things everyday. With that in mind, we are seeking an innovative, experienced and well qualified teacher to lead the Science Department at Canbury School. This is a unique opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to join our team, delivering outstanding education to our children. We are looking for an inspirational leader who is committed to bringing out the best in every student.

Within this role, we require the candidate to be a subject specialist in both Biology and Chemistry and to deliver Science teaching and learning to KS3 and KS4 within excellent facilities to classes of no more than 15 students.

Ability to lead and manage staff with a commitment to all students receiving a first class educational experience is vital alongside the awareness of the need to monitor and support the progress of all students. 

We can offer a competitive salary, generous non contact time, small class sizes, comprehensive induction and CPD, a supportive ethos and colleagues and a generous allocation of LSA support in lessons.

Tours to the school are warmly welcomed, please call 0208 549 8622.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Job Profile – Head of Science

Key Purposes: To promote high standards of teaching and learning across the subject/curriculum  area.

Accountable to:   Headmistress/ Senior Leadership Team 

Accountable For:       Staff and students in the curriculum area

Key Tasks

1. Accountable for the educational progress of students in all sciences.

• To monitor teaching and assessment across the department

• To review student progress and achievements half-termly across all teaching groups

• To analyse student progress across the department

• To take appropriate action to ensure consistent high standards are set across all teaching groups

• To attend parents evenings and meet individually with parents when requested

 

2. Accountable for leading, developing and enhancing the teaching of others

• To keep up to date with all initiatives and developments in teaching and in the subject area

• To lead and manage the Physics teacher

• To lead and manage the Science technician

• To plan, organise and lead departmental meetings, sharing best practice with colleagues

• To lead the department in implementing change

• To share best practice across the School

• To secure effective teaching by all members of the department through performance review, lesson observations, monitoring student progress, relevant in- service training and mentoring

• To plan and co-ordinate continuing professional development across the department

• To contribute to staff appointment, induction and probation.

• To ensure that all staff in the department receive appropriate support and training

• To set targets for improvement and monitor progress

3. Accountable for leading, managing and developing Science

• To plan the curriculum to meet the needs of all students

• To ensure all lessons are differentiated to engage all students effectively in the learning

• To ensure the curriculum celebrates diversity and includes all students and a wide range of cultures

• To regularly review the curriculum to ensure it is appropriate for all students

• To be responsible for achievement at Key Stage 3 and 4

• To ensure that teaching and learning reflects the needs of all students, including those with individual needs, at all times

• To provide additional support to specific groups of students at risk of under-achievement through lunch time and after school activities including Easter revision, booster classes, GCSE Clinics, and other appropriate provision

• To produce and regularly review health and safety materials, including risk assessments, for the Science department 

4. Accountable for the safeguarding of students 

• To contribute to the safeguarding of students and to child protection using the procedures outlined in school policies

• To ensure that health and safety policy, risk assessments and all school policies are adhered to and followed