Science Head of Faculty

Tes is supporting this school who wish to appoint a Head of Science to raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty and monitor and support pupil progress through liaising with the Academic Intervention Co-ordinators as appropriate.

The right candidate will be able to be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty and to ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages. 

You must be able to be accountable for leading and developing the faculty curriculum and ensure the range of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed in response to national developments and the needs of the school and students.

Role responsibilities:

• To develop and lead an inspirational Science curriculum to be delivered across all key stages across all the sites (GHS, Musers and Chipley Farm).
• To lead the successful delivery of Science across the School. 
• To inspire and enthuse members of the team, with a clear vision for the future direction of the Science Department. 
• To undertake regular audits and quality assurance checks within Science to ensure that the highest standards are being achieved in all aspects of the department’s work. 

Essential

• Relevant honours degree
• QTS status
• Knowledge of recent developments in learning and teaching
• A reflective practitioner who consistently seeks to improve their teaching to support learning and accelerate student progress
• A good understanding of effective ways to facilitate learning
• A strong understanding of the relevant subject curriculum
• Good working knowledge of all Key Stage subject related qualifications

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2035656 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.