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Head of Science

Head of Science

King Harold Business and Enterprise Academy

Waltham Abbey

  • £33,962 - £45,188 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Main Scale plus TLR2c (Fringe)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
19/04/2022
Apply by:
7 February 2022

Job overview

                                                                        Head of Science 

                                                                Salary: MPS/TLR2C £7,014

                                       A wider leadership role may be available for the right candidate

                                                                 Start date: Easter/September 2022


King Harold Academy. Where Teachers love Teaching.

We are seeking a Head of Science who loves teaching everything from F=MA to the workings of the heart, someone who revels in challenging students to "think hard" about Science. Our ideal candidate would look for innovative ways to inspire and challenge students and staff in achieving more than they believe is possible; model excellence in all that they do; and lead on a curriculum that challenges, supports and inspires students of all abilities.


The ideal candidate will have:

• PGCE with UK QTS (or equivalent);

• Previous experience as Head of Department is desirable;

• Responsibilities in previous role;

• Experience teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physics KS3 to KS4;

• Confidence within their knowledge of GCSE curriculum;

• A creative and engaging teaching style;

• High standards of teaching and learning;

• The ability to reach all children regardless of ability.


King Harold Academy is part the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) which enables the schools and departments to work collaboratively. This provides an excellent support network and idea sharing platform across the trust as well as a wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy.


Closing date:  Monday 7th February 2022

Interviews being held week commencing Monday 7th February 2022 


Please note that CVs will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Campbell at michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org 


Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

Health and Safety

King Harold follows the Essex and Government COVID 19 guidelines in order to protect students, staff and visitors to the school.

King Harold Academy is committed to the protection and safety of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to DBS, Bared List and two reference checks as part of the School’s Safeguarding Procedures.  The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.


Attached documents

About King Harold Business and Enterprise Academy

Andrew Jones - Head of School 


King Harold Business and Enterprise Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Essex serving pupils from the age of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Waltham Abbey has approximately 630 students on record. It is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, along with 40 other primary and secondary academies.

Formerly known as King Harold School, King Harold Academy converted to academy status in 2010 and was identified as good by Ofsted in 2016.

The primary focus of King Harold Academy is the continual development of teaching. Pedagogy trumps everything. It is our belief that when teachers love teaching students love learning. To this end we have take innovative approaches to developing teaching practice which is rooted in, and informed by evidence of "What works". Our philosophy of teaching is underpinned by Professor Rob Coe's statement that "Learning happens when you think hard". Together, across subjects and experience we work tirelessly and collaboratively on our pedagogy.

Because of our insistence on teaching that challenges, our students are; studious, hard working, resilient and resourceful. They know how to learn and they realise the importance of "thinking hard". Visitors, including OFSTED comment on students abilities to struggle and overcome difficult tasks; "Teachers ask challenging questions of pupils and receive detailed explanations".  "Pupils are challenged to think for themselves and explain their learning in a range of activities"

King Harold Academy; Where Teachers Love Teaching



View King Harold Business and Enterprise Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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