Head of Science
Bishop David Brown School
Woking/Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR with TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2018
Job overview
Do you believe in a relentless approach to ensure all students achieve no matter starting points?
Do you believe this is done through hard work and razor sharp analysis and meaningful intervention?
If so then Bishop David Brown School would like to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Science, committed to improving the outcomes for all students and the development of teaching and learning in Science. You will join a rapidly improving school where “relationships between staff and pupils and between pupils themselves are strong and harmonious” (Ofsted February 2018).
You will line manage and lead a team of dedicated colleagues. You will need to be a team leader and player. You will have the ability to analyse data and information from a variety of sources, using this, your own knowledge and best practice research to promote quality teaching, learning and support.
We are looking for a person who has:-
- A belief in the ability of all students to achieve.
- A desire to see continuous school improvement.
- A passion for raising student achievement.
- A commitment to work with a range of our feeder schools and potential MAT partners.
- A commitment to team work, staff development and a sense of fun.
For a visit to our school please contact ldarvill@bdb.surrey.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
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About Bishop David Brown School
Bishop David Brown is a rapidly improving school with excellent opportunities for professional development for the successful candidate.
Under the leadership of a motivated and supportive leadership team the staff are offered every opportunity to develop their skills including an excellent middle leadership structure. We seek to employ enthusiastic and inspiring professionals to join a team of enthusiastic and supportive staff who are committed to working creatively with our young people to raise standards and enable them all to achieve. In return we offer a supportive and stimulating environment with a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities for further development.
The students at this school are well behaved and engaged. The school has a performing arts specialty that enables students to widen their experiences to provide well balanced individuals that are attractive candidates for local colleges. It also offers the opportunity to link other subject areas into a creative framework. The school offers a wide range of curriculum subjects to GCSE standard and extra-curricular opportunities that include a steel band.
The school is at the centre of a regeneration project of the local area that will see rapid change to the facilities and environment of local people. Bishop David Brown has been identified by the local authority as a growing school that will double in size in the next five years. This growth will also result in renovated and updated facilities for staff and students.
If you would like to visit us you would be more than welcome. Our experience shows that candidates who visit our school always subsequently apply.
"There is a warm and friendly atmosphere that pervades the school and a great sense of pride among staff and pupils " Ofsted 2018
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