Head of Science

Castle Donington College has all the makings of an outstanding school. The pupils, staff, parents and community are lovely and we are very proud of that. You will have the chance to be involved in the very first years of a brand new phase in the school’s life. You will be part of a team that gets a school to outstanding; will be able to learn and share practice with experienced and highly effective colleagues and will work with an OFSTED inspector Principal as well as a highly successful senior and middle leadership team.

The College currently educates pupils within the 10 - 14 age range but is particularly looking for applicants with Key Stage 4 experience ready for our 2017 DfE approved change to an 11-16 school.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher with the highest personal, academic and professional standards to lead our Science Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear vision; articulate the strategy to achieve further increases in the achievement and attainment of all pupils and care about as well as respect their work with pupils.

We provide all new staff with a coherent programme of support through induction and we have a strong commitment to CPD and career progression. Your professional development will be a key priority for us.

This is a very key appointment for us so we would welcome and encourage prospective candidates to come and see us and get a feel for our school.

Please note that references will be sought for all candidates prior to interview.

How to apply:

Complete the application form and attach a letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, which sets out the contribution you feel you could make to the leadership of our Science Department and to the continued improvement of the pupil outcomes in Science as we become an 11-16 school.

Email the application form and letter to: cclay@castledonington.leics.sch.uk or post in an envelope clearly marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to: Mrs Christine Clay, Business Manager, Castle Donington College, Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Leicestershire DE74 2LN

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th May 2016 at 12 noon

Castle Donington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all positions in the school will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barred Service Certificate.

To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1998 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality and Immigration and Asylum Act 2002) all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.