Head of Science
Outwood Grange Academy
Wakefield
- £51,470 - £56,789 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L7 - L11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Head of Science to lead our dynamic department. The department consistently achieves above national results, achieving record results in 2021/22 with 74% achieving at least 2 grade 4 or above, in science and consistently positive progress in our expanding triple science groups.
The Science Department at Outwood Grange Academy is a large and thriving department. Our team of 18 science teachers deliver high quality lessons in specialist labs all contained within a purpose-built building . This is supported by our brilliant team of 4 technicians. At GCSE we follow the AQA specification delivering both the separate science and the Trilogy Combined Science curriculum. We also have a large and expanding post 16 where we deliver all 3 A level Sciences alongside Btec Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science.
As a member of the Outwood Family you will share our vision of “Students First” and be able to work collaboratively with our network of outstanding heads of science and senior leaders . You will be supported on your journey by our Directors of Science.
OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting its North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.
If you would like a conversation about the position please contact Diane Kershaw, Regional Director of Science by email at d.kershaw@outwood.com or Nimisha Sheriff, Director of Science by email at n.sheriff@outwood.com who will be happy to assist.
For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.
Closing date: Midday on 20 February 2023.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
About Outwood Grange Academy
- Outwood Grange Academy
- Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF1 2PF
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Andrew Downing
We are an Outstanding rated, 11-18 academy based in the cathedral city of Wakefield, near Leeds.
The Outwood Family was born out of our academy’s success and we are proud that after our last inspection, Ofsted paid tribute to the ‘academy staff and leaders for the way they ensure you get the best education possible.’
We have nurtured a school community that is welcoming and friendly, where students and staff can make excellent progress together, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.
We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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