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Head of Science/Senior Teacher

Head of Science/Senior Teacher

City Academy Birmingham

Birmingham

Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR 1 (£7621 - £10,259)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2018 (or sooner)
Apply by:
12 October 2017

Job overview

City Academy Birmingham is a small inner city secondary school that is rapidly becoming the first choice of the local community. Formerly known as Perry Beeches III – The Free School, City Academy Birmingham was judged as ‘Good’ in all categories in January 2017.

As a new school, established in September 2013, City Academy Birmingham has around 500 students on roll from Year 7 to Year 11. This academic year will be the school’s most important yet, with the first Year 11 cohort sitting their GCSEs.

City Academy Birmingham is seeking to appoint a Head of Science/Senior Teacher who will be responsible for strategically leading a team of 7 specialist teachers and technicians. The purpose of the role is to secure excellent results and provide students with strong science qualifications to prepare them for the next stages of their education. As a senior teacher in the school, the successful candidate will also been given whole school leadership opportunities and attend extended SLT meetings. This experience will enable the successful candidate to take the next steps in their career.

Every member of our Academy lives by our four core values: Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. The School’s continued mission is to break down all educational barriers in order to ensure that all students have the choice to go to university. City Academy Birmingham is looking for a colleague who is guided by a similar moral compass and a passion for social justice. 

For more detailed information about the role please download the Application Information Pack that contains:

  • A job advert
  • Letter from the Headteacher
  • An overview of the application process
  • Job Profile & Person Specification

If you require further information, Mr Marcus Bernard, Assistant Headteacher, would be pleased to have an informal discussion about the role and the school. It is highly recommended that any individual who is interested in this position should arrange a visit to City Academy Birmingham. Mr Bernard can be contacted on 0121 647 2760 or mbernard@city-birmingham.academy .

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About City Academy Birmingham

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+44 121 647 2760

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City Academy Birmingham is a small inner city secondary school that is rapidly becoming the first choice of the local community. City Academy Birmingham was judged as ‘Good’ in all categories in January 2017. Ofsted stated: 

  • “The ethos of high expectation for learning and behaviour is widely shared across staff, pupils and parents, and is a core strength of the school”. 
  • “Pupils behave well. They conduct themselves courteously around the school site. Pupils feel safe, and are confident in the support they receive when they feel vulnerable.” 
  • “Pupils make good progress, especially in English, mathematics and science.”
  • “The school’s strong promotion of the values of tolerance and respect for difference helps to ensure that pupils from a wide range of heritages and backgrounds integrate well.” 
  • “Governance has been transformed and now offers highly effective support and challenge to school leaders”. 
  • “The leadership of teaching is a particular strength”.

Every member of our Academy lives by CORE Education Trust's four core values: Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. 


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