Head of Science
North Liverpool Academy
Liverpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- L6-10
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2018
Job overview
NORTH LIVERPOOL ACADEMY
120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, L5 0SQ
A ‘Good’ Educational Provider OFSTED May 2017
Head of Science
Salary L6-10
Start date: January 2019
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Science to lead a team of innovative and inspirational teachers who will inspire excitement and create a thirst for knowledge amongst our students at all key stages.
The department is highly resourced and provides outstanding curriculum provision in all key
stages.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and effective leader to join our dynamic and ambitious Science & Technology College which includes Professor Dave Hornby who is renowned for his academic research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
We will be looking for you to enrich and enhance our progress from an immersive and exciting Key Stage 3 towards and explorative and strong Key Stage 4, improving on the increasing number of talented students who achieve a Grade 9 at GCSE level.
Single Sciences are becoming increasingly popular amongst our students at Key Stage 4 and our Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses are all flourishing at A Level along with the introduction of Applied Science at Level 3.
As a member of the Northern Schools Trust, North Liverpool Academy offers fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers within the context of a group of exceptional schools.
Application Forms and further details can be downloaded from http://www.northernschoolstrust.co.uk/current-vacancies/
Closing date 9am Monday 15th October 2018
Interview date Tuesday 16th October 2018.
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About North Liverpool Academy
Located at the heart of our community, North Liverpool Academy is committed to working with local businesses and residents to be a true community school.
We celebrate our diverse nature and we are nationally renowned for many aspects of our provision, including Student Leadership and Inclusion.
We pride ourselves in being a school that is happy and driven by our core values. Every student is developed as a confident learner and our inclusive curriculum has been structured through strong partnerships locally, nationally and internationally.
The Academy provides a first class education and equips students for 21st century learning – regardless of background or ability. Our curriculum challenges the gifted and talented students as well as providing enhanced teaching for those with special educational and complex learning needs.
We will achieve our vision by all in our community displaying and modelling our core values, as well as all students following the NLA ‘I will’ statement, complying with our uniform and appearance dress code and equipment standards:
Our NLA Core Values…
Aspire Community Experience
How are staff supported?
All staff are supported in both their career progression and aspirations, from tailored CPD to coaching and mentoring programmes, and also with their wellbeing.
We have a dedicated wellbeing team and a number of mental health 1st aiders on site who can support and signpost staff to various organisations.
Our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 8 sessions of online or face to face support for counselling and CBT for both you and your family members over 16.
We also have a staff discount and reward scheme offering savings in shopping, cinema and days out.
We like our staff to look after their physical health too and are part of the Liverpool City Council Lifestyles Corporate Membership scheme.
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