Head of Science
Litcham School
Norfolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR1a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017 (or earlier if successful applicant is available)
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2016
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Science to lead our successful and vibrant department. We are looking for a dynamic leader with a clear sense of purpose who will deliver consistently high quality lessons. Professional and with high expectations and aspirations for every pupil, you will be a committed, skilled and a knowledgeable practitioner with an unerring focus on continuous improvement.
Litcham is a small, popular and successful all-through school. Children enjoy their time with us and are very keen to learn. The school is growing rapidly and we were recently inspected by Ofsted who judged us to be good with areas of outstanding practice. Outcomes within Science at Key Stage 4 are outstanding, placing us amongst the highest performing schools nationally. As a leader of Science, you will play a pivotal role in the next stage of our development. You will receive high quality support and CPD and will be encouraged to develop enquiry and research that will improve future pedagogy across the school.
If you would like to be part of our future, working with an employer who will listen to you, challenge and support your decision making, as well as provide you with a wealth of resource to fulfil this fantastic opportunity, your application will be welcomed.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please contact Rhonda Tylor-Balls, Headteacher's PA, to arrange.
A copy of the job description and electronic application form are available to download from our school website www.litchamschool.net
To apply, please send your completed application form and a letter of application (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining:
- Why you are the right person to lead our Science Department
- Your thoughts on the implementation of the revised GCSE specification for Science.
Please forward your completed application form to: office@litcham.norfolk.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am, 13 June 2016
Interview: Week commencing 20 June 2016
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If appointed, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with child protection policies and practices. You will also need to provide two satisfactory references.
Litcham School
Church Street, Litcham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2NS
Tel: 01328 701265
Email: office@litcham.norfolk.sch.uk
About Litcham School
- Litcham School
- Church Street, Litcham, King's Lynn
- Norfolk
- PE32 2NS
- United Kingdom
Litcham School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational all-through school situated in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. There are approximately 640 students at the school, between the ages of 4-16.
Litcham School became all-through in 2012, forming together the local secondary and primary schools.
Headteacher
Rob Martlew
Values and vision
Litcham School wants to be a community where all students are valued equally. It celebrates both the efforts and achievements of all children. The school wants children to acquire the skills and confidence to succeed to the highest of their capabilities while in a happy and enjoyable environment. Citizenship is important to Litcham School, and it works to ensure that all students develop moral and spiritual values, and are accepting and open to all races, religions and cultures. The school has high expectations for each pupil and wishes to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that they will encounter in their future years. Litcham School holds the National Sportsmark Award and offers a wide range of extra-curricular sports clubs for pupils to get involved in. It also has strong links with the West Norfolk Jubilee Yoth Orchestra and Concert Band and encourages children to learn a musical instrument during their time at the school.
Ofsted
“The school’s curriculum provides pupils with a broad and balanced range of subjects and wider enrichment activities which prepare them well for the next stage of their education, training or employment. Older pupils take part in ‘impact days’, where they receive additional careers guidance to enable them to make informed choices about their future education and pathway to employment”.
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