Science Deputy Curriculum Leader

For a September 2018 start, we are seeking a well-qualified, suitably experienced and enthusiastic teacher to develop their middle leadership skills and to work with the Science and Opening Minds teams to achieve excellent outcomes for students. 

You will have strong subject knowledge and a proven track record of exemplary classroom practice together with the ability to be responsible for the leadership of Key Stage Three Science delivered by a large team of teachers. You will be joining a well-resourced team with a relentless focus on developing an effective academic curriculum and raising attainment at all key stages.  

The Science department successfully recruits a significant number of Year 11 students to A level courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and  BTEC Applied Science. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to begin or further their leadership journey. You will join 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) and be able to contribute to KS5 delivery in one Science,
• Committed to making a difference to the lives of pupils,
• 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 Science and Opening Minds Teachers to ensure KS3 provides a strong and engaging foundation for future learning 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 values-driven learning culture,
• An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the Academy
• Access to the RSA Academies’ Teaching School Alliance which offers high quality training and leadership experiences for staff including licences for NPQML/ NPQSL and system leadership SLE/LLE opportunities.  

Successful candidates should look forward to working in an inspiring environment within which there is ample opportunity to lay the foundations for leadership progression. We are committed to ensuring that every member of our school community is enabled to ‘be the best they can be’.  

To find out more about Whitley Academy, please go to www.whitleyacademy.com or to find more details about the RSA Family of Academies, please visit www.rsaacademies.org.uk  

Informal visits are welcomed. To arrange a visit please email vacancies@whitleyacademy.com    

Further information regarding this vacancy and the application process can be downloaded from this website or alternatively can be found at http://www.whitleyacademy.com/Recruitment.aspx  

Completed applications should be returned via email to vacancies@whitleyacademy.com.  Only fully completed application forms will be accepted. CVs not accompanied with a completed application form will not be considered.  

This post is not open to recruitment agencies.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding of and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).