Lead Practitioner of Science
Wellfield Academy
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale 1-5 £39,392 - £43,474
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2017 or September 2017
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2017
Job overview
LEAD PRACTITIONER OF SCIENCE
Leadership Scale 1- 5 £39,392 - £43,474
Closing Date: Friday 3rd February at 12 noon
Look forward to Mondays and create an amazing reaction. Wellfield is a small school with an exciting future that is looking for a teaching and learning enthusiast to lead the development of Science and to be involved in the development of teaching and learning across the school and with our wider school partnerships. We are seeking a dynamic and committed Teacher of Science to work with the Head of our Maths and Science Faculty to develop Science into a vibrant and vital area of the school.
The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated and supportive professionals who are equally committed to providing outstanding learning experiences and raising achievement for all. Working as part of our close knit team you will inspire and develop outstanding classroom practice with high aspirations for students. Through your passion for learning you will develop new and creative ideas, embedding an enjoyment of your subject into lessons and the wider school.
You will be primarily responsible for:
• The development of teaching and learning within Science
• Contributing to the wider development of teaching and learning in the school
• Provision of effective and targeted CPD and support for teachers within Science and, as appropriate, across the school and partner school
• The leadership of the small team of Science specialists in the development of outstanding schemes of work and assessment for Science.
As part of the interview process candidates will be required to teach a sample lesson.
Candidates should ensure that they and their referees are easily contactable, with the correct phone number and email address and able to reply promptly if references are requested.
Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the school for a tour prior to the final application please contact head@whs.lancs.sch.uk or phone the school, 01772 421303 (Head’s PA) to arrange a tour.
Please complete the application form which should be submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday 3rd February 2017 to head@whs.lancs.sch.uk . Interviews in w/c 6th February 2017.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
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About Wellfield Academy
Wellfield Academy is a growing and thriving school, every child in our school will experience inspirational learning and support with, outstanding pastoral care and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
One of our many strengths is our community spirit and family feel. We aim for every staff member to feel valued, that they enjoy coming to work every day and have the opportunity to flourish in their role.
Wellfield Academy is pleasantly situated in spacious surroundings, only a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Leyland, and is therefore readily accessible from Clayton Brook, Clayton-le-Woods, Whittle-le-Woods, Croston, Eccleston, Euxton and Farington Districts by transport networks.
What is special about Wellfield Academy?- Committed to our students’ personal success
- High quality specialist staff
- Outstanding sports facilities and looked after school environment
- Wide range of extra curricular activities, including breakfast club from 8am
- Smaller than average in size, where students are known
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