Head of Science
Boroughbridge High School
North Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR plus a TLR 2C £6,154
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
Vacancy: Head of Science
MPR plus TLR 2c £6,154
Established contract
Full time
A Golden Hello of £2000
Start date: 1 September 2018
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who is seeking the challenge of a new role in a school where ‘Aspiration and Support for All’ is always at the forefront of their students’ learning? A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Boroughbridge High School for a Head of Science to lead an enthusiastic and supportive team through the next phase of its development.
The ideal candidate will have the vision, skills and experience to lead with confidence. They must be motivated about teaching and learning and committed to raising the standards of our successful Science department. The post will be diverse and will give you the opportunity to lead across the key stages and across the disciplines. The ability to teach Physics would be advantageous.
This is an exciting time to join the school as, having gained a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement in January 2017, we are now determined to move to Outstanding. Ofsted commented that ‘Pupils feel well cared for and supported’ and ‘Pupils have very positive attitudes to all aspects of their learning’. The successful applicant will be a huge part of the development of our school and will help us strive to make Bouroughbridge High School an ‘Outstanding’ place for children to learn.
In return for your hard work and dedication to our school we can offer you a range of benefits. As an employee of Boroughbridge High School you will be entitled to our range of rewards on the NYCC ‘Everybody Benefits’ scheme. As a school we will also strive to support you though your professional development.
Boroughbridge High School is an 11-18 Maintained LA School with 562 students on roll, with 55 in the Sixth Form. It serves a largely rural catchment area, including the attractive market town of Boroughbridge, and drawing some students from the city of Ripon. The school is in a great location and is in easy reach of York, Harrogate, Ripon and Leeds.
Application forms and further details are available from the school website www.boroughbridgehigh.com or by contacting Wendy Firth at the school on 01423 323540.
Completed application forms should be returned via email to vacancies@boroughbridgehigh.com or via post to the school address and should be marked for the attention of W Firth.
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact the Head’s P.A. Liz Nelson, on lnelson@boroughbridgehigh.com to arrange.
Closing Date for Applications: Midday, Monday 21 May 2018
Interviews: W/c Monday 21 May 2018
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'.
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About Boroughbridge High School
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- Boroughbridge High School
- Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, York
- North Yorkshire
- YO51 9JX
- United Kingdom
At Boroughbridge High School, our belief in ‘Aspiration for all’ means that our students are at the heart of our decision making. We know that students are successful when they are safe and happy as is demonstrated in our exam results and wide range of destinations.
With almost 470 students, we serve the community of Boroughbridge and the surrounding area, which gives our school a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. We feel like a family and, as such, we know our students well making Boroughbridge High School a good place to work and learn. We strive to ensure that all students leave our school, not only with the qualifications they need to access the next stage of their education or career of choice, but with the skills and confidence to make an active contribution to the communities to which they belong.
We understand that this can only be achieved with excellent teaching and effective support through highly committed staff. Therefore, if you were to be successful, you would benefit from working as part of a supportive staff team with opportunities for personalised CPD both within school and beyond. Wider partnerships are important to us. We are federated with King James’s School, Knaresborough.
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