Lead Practioner Science
Duke’s Aldridge Academy
Haringey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L1-L6 (D.O.E)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2019
Job overview
For a September 2019 start, we are seeking a well-qualified, suitably experienced and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner (Science) to join our Science faculty and support early career stage teachers and delivery of excellent T&L opportunities and achieving excellent outcomes for students in Science KS3-KS4. You will have strong subject knowledge and a proven track-record of exemplary classroom practice together with the ability to be pro-active and responsible for the development of T&L practice in Science delivered by a large team of teachers. The well-resourced department has a relentless focus on developing an effective academic curriculum and raising attainment at all Key Stages. The Science department is at an exciting stage of development, drawing upon the expertise of a number of strong practitioners. You will be supporting the Head of Faculty in further developing the strengths of the team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to begin or further advance their leadership expertise. You will be joining a forward-thinking school that values the professional development and well-being of its staff. Applications are welcome from all science specialisms.
The successful candidate must be:
• Able to teach Science to at least KS4 (triple and trilogy)
• Passionate about Science and its impact on learning, with the ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results,
• Resilient with a strong personal drive,
• Someone who has high expectations of both students and their colleagues,
• Able to lead and support the development of T&L in Science.
• Someone who can forge positive relationships with students to encourage great learning, and
• Someone who has a passion for the Sciences and the ability to share this with young people.
We will offer you; -
• A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed,
• A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations of and aspirations for all of our students,
• A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace,
• A number of additional benefits including a fantastic internal CPD programme built into directed time - fostering excellence in teaching and learning,
This post would be suitable for a more experienced practitioner with an interest in developing the practice of others, their wider subject knowledge and their leadership skills. Informal visits are welcomed. Completed applications should be returned to: recruitment@dukesacademy.org.uk
To find out more about our academy please visit our website at www.dukesacademy.org.uk
We hope that after considering all the information provided, you will decide to make an application. A reminder that the closing date is 1st May 2019 at 12:00pm. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a few days of the closing date.
Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown in this post and wish you well for your future career.
Attached documents
About Duke’s Aldridge Academy
Our Vision and Values Our Motto
Inspire to Excel
Our Vision
Duke’s Aldridge Academy provides an outstanding education within a vibrant community where the expectation is to excel. For each individual we promote achievement, success, strength of character, tolerance and a love for learning. We provide the support, challenge and breadth of experience which ensure our students become creative, resilient and successful adults.
Our Values
We are a values-driven organisation with a commitment to non-selective, inclusive
schools providing children and young people with an exceptional educational
experience.
We value:
- our students, their potential, their contributions and their aspirations
- the community we serve and its right to locally provided, high quality education
- the cultural diversity and richness of our community within the context of British
Values - academic rigour at all stages to create a learning environment that provides challenge,
engagement and achievement - respect, fairness, courtesy and the right to equality of opportunity as the entitlement of
each member of the academy community - ‘professional integrity’ and transparency
- our staff and their right to professional development and growth
The academy enjoys a rich mix of culturally diverse students drawn from one of London’s most ethnically vibrant wards. This socio-economic profile shields a positive and vital aspect of our academy’s community. The academy’s specialism is for expressive arts (music, media and art).
The outcome of the last Ofsted inspection in October 2019 was that ‘this school continues to be good’. We continue our journey to the goal of outstanding in the next inspection.
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