Lead Practitioner of Science

A Lead Practitioner in an inspirational teacher for pupils and colleagues alike, with the track record to prove it. They are someone who is ambitious and highly motivated to lead others. The Lead Practitioner will do everything possible to raise the quality of teaching and learning in Science and in the wider school.

The science department is a highly successful one, making a significant contribution to ebacc progress scores that are consistently significantly above the national average. We would expect the successful candidate to teach all Science disciplines at Key Stage 3 and KS4 Combined Science, plus sperate science and A level or BTEC level 3 applied science at KS5. We also offer GCSE and A level Psychology within the Science department.

The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Swanshurst School, it means more. Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with 1830 students on roll aged 11-19 years.  We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career.

In our latest inspection, Ofsted found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes” they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”.  Needless to say, we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”

How have we achieved our current strengths? Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can. Whether they are the most able or those requiring additional support, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.

Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about our school. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.

For further details and an application form please contact Diana Atkinson on diana.atkinson@swans.bham.sch.uk or contact us online at www.swanshurst.org.  Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date. Please submit all completed applications to Diana Atkinson. 

Closing date:  12PM Mon 31st January 2022.   

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Swanshurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken. Conditions relating to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, 1975 (2013 and 2020) are set out within our application form