Head of Science
Ludlow Church of England School
Ludlow, Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1c (£9819)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2018
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and ambitious colleague to lead our Science Department. You will inspire a team of five teachers, model excellent practice and improve progress in Science across all years. As Head of Department, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the drive to raise standards. This role will suit an experienced teacher of Science with:
- A strong academic track record
- Evidence of skills in accelerating learning, coaching and improving teaching, and using data to inform effective interventions
- An effective and inspiring teaching style
- A passion to be innovative and forward thinking • Experience of effective management at some level
- The ability to lead and be capable of building good working relationships with staff, students and parents
- An understanding of the importance of quality assurance
- A view that the progress of every child in Science is their responsibility
This is a key leadership position in the school, and the ability to lead and work in a team is essential, sharing good practice and modelling excellence in all areas. We consider Science to be a core subject, and, although it has seen some improvement in outcomes, it is now not as successful as English and maths. This post provides an exciting opportunity to have significant impact, securing improvements in outcomes within the framework of the new GCSE specifications. We welcome applications from existing or aspiring subject leaders, and with any of the Science specialisms.
The Bishop Anthony Educational Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow a safer recruitment policy.
For further information and an application pack, please contact Sharon Vickers (s.vickers@ludlowschool.com), or call 01584 813813.
Closing date: Midday 8th May 2018
Interviews will be held week commencing 14th May 2018
Attached documents
About Ludlow Church of England School
- Ludlow Church of England School
- Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow
- Shropshire
- SY8 1GJ
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Ludlow Church of England School.
We are an 11-16 community school, located in the beautiful countryside of South Shropshire. Ludlow CE School is an academy of approximately 560 students and is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust. Our school community shares a single vision of "Excellence Together", where staff and students aim to make excellence a habit in all that we do; our teaching and learning, behaviour and care for each other, within a Christian and multi-faith ethos. We are ambitious in our aspirations for our students and want them to leave us as confident and articulate young people, able to succeed in an ever-changing world. This "strong moral purpose" was recognised by Ofsted in February 2020, when we were securely judged to be a Good school, under the new Ofsted Framework. The success of our school is founded on the commitment of our staff, who strive to ensure all of our children have a high-quality education in a safe, happy, supportive and caring learning climate. Leaders in our school are extremely mindful of staff wellbeing, and ensure we provide personal support alongside professional development opportunities, as well as enabling staff to contribute to planning for school improvement. We look forward to having the opportunity to meet with you, should you apply for a position at Ludlow CE School.
Headteacher
Mark Burton
Values and vision
Ludlow Church of England School prides itself on being truly comprehensive and inclusive, as well as having a church foundation. The values of the Church of England underpin the school's ethos, with the education of students placed within the context of Christian spiritual belief. The school is committed to supporting all students regardless of social or economic background.
The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering courses and qualifications that are valued by employers and the local community. The development of students' social and spiritual lives is an important part of the ethos of Ludlow Church of England School, with the importance of respect for staff and fellow pupils instilled in pupils.
Ofsted report
“The determined leadership of the headteacher, ably supported by senior leaders, has led to improving teaching and better outcomes for students over recent years … Lower-attaining students, disabled students and those with special educational needs make particularly good progress because of the excellent support that they receive.”
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