Head of Science
Leighton Park School
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is competitive but will depend on your skills and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 30 March 2017
Job overview
HMC Co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11-18.
Head of Science
Full time from September 2017
Leighton Park School is looking forward to appointing an able and enthusiastic science specialist to lead a team of professional science teachers and teach at all levels throughout this co-educational, selective day and boarding school. This position would suit either an existing Head of Science or an ambitious and successful science teacher, ideally with a Physics/Chemistry background who is keen to develop their leadership potential. You will be required to show evidence of leadership experience or potential and demonstrate excellent practice in teaching and learning, together with an enthusiasm and passion for the subject and excellent communication skills that enable this to be translated to student performance and staff motivation.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Founded on Quaker values, Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere where we aim to inspire and support each student to prepare for their future by reaching their potential academically and personally. We aim to appoint a candidate who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
To apply, please complete the attached application form or download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Closing date for this position is: 31st March 2017
Interviews will be held during week commencing: 24th April 2017 (after Easter Holidays)
Attached documents
About Leighton Park School
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Leighton Park School is a successful, forward looking independent (HMC) day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18 set in 65 acres of magnificent parkland.
Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values. In 2023 we won Senior School of the Year in the national Independent Schools Association Awards. We were also a finalist in the Independent Senior School of the Year in the TES Schools Awards 2023.
We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community and academic excellence is the consequence of our approach. Valuing breadth and depth, we are distinguished by excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), Music and Ethical Enterprise. The UK Government’s latest 16-18 league tables reveal Leighton Park to be the best performing School in Berkshire and in the top 1% of English schools. We are one of only eight schools to have always appeared in the top 100.
We challenge our students to imagine a better world. We then support them to develop the character, confidence and determination to be changemakers.
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