Lead Practitioner of Stem
Woodlands Community College
Southampton
- £63,430 - £68,400 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2024
Job overview
Lead Practitioner of Stem
L13 – L16
“Leaders are rightly proud of the difference they continue to make at this school. They lead the school with a clear vision and impressive moral purpose. They have made sure that all staff are well trained and understand the role that they each play in the school’s improvement journey” (Ofsted 2022)
Are you passionate about STEM education, with a particular focus on science and mathematics?
Are you committed to fostering a love for learning in the fields of science and mathematics?
Do you possess the expertise to lead and mentor fellow educators in these disciplines?
If you're ready to ignite a passion for STEM subjects and lead the way in science and mathematics education, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated colleague to join us in a newly devised role of STEM Lead Practitioner. This exciting opportunity offers a unique stepping stone into senior leadership. As part of the Extended Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Quality of Education to develop the teaching and learning across our STEM subjects, with a particular focus on science and maths.
In joining us, you will be joining a team of passionate colleagues with a shared vision to move the school onto the next stage in its improvement journey. The successful candidate will share our school values of respect, resilience and responsibility and will have clear evidence of how these values have been displayed within their current role.
What can Woodlands offer?
- Opportunity to make a difference to the life choices of our students in a stimulating, challenging and friendly place to work
- To be an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Extended Leadership Team
- Extensive opportunities for professional development with educational research at its centre
- Support and strategies to maintain positive well-being, including half-termly ‘wellbeing weeks’ for all staff
- A reduced teaching timetable in line with our lead practitioner allocation
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community. If you would like to visit the school or talk with a member of the Senior Leadership Team about the post please contact Nikki Purse on 02380463303.
Closing Date for applications is Monday 22nd April 2024 at 12 noon
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About Woodlands Community College
- Woodlands Community College
- Minstead Avenue, Southampton
- Hampshire
- SO18 5FW
- United Kingdom
Woodlands Community College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Southampton, Hampshire. It is a community state school within the Southampton Education Authority. A secondary school with places for 900 students between the ages of 11-16, currently oversubscribed with 905 students currently on roll.
The school was opened by then-minister for schools David Miliband in 2003.
Jim Henderson
Head Teacher
The 3 Rs
respect, resilience and responsibility
Woodlands we show respect by:
· Taking care of everyone and everything in our school building and
school community
· Being open minded and accepting of people’s feelings, opinions and
beliefs
· Communicating, co-operating and listening politely and positively
At Woodlands we show resilience by:
· Accepting and learning from our mistakes by responding positively
to feedback
· Taking control of our own learning
· Embracing challenges with emotional strength
At Woodlands we show responsibility by:
· Contributing and engaging fully in all aspects of school life
· Taking pride in our appearance, attitude and work ethic
· Being honest and willing to be held accountable for our own actions
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