Second in Science
Lostock High School
Trafford
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS plus TLR 2a (£3,015)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2023 or September 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 January 2023
Job overview
There has never been a better time to join Lostock High School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (September 2021) recognises our determination that Lostock High will continue to develop as a popular school of choice for our community. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life.
We want all of our students to achieve their potential and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development.
We have a hugely talented and committed staff team to make sure that our curriculum, guidance, care and support meets the different needs of every young person, and we pride ourselves on having high expectations. Our students are well organised, supportive of each other and personally ambitious.
We seek to appoint a motivated and ambitious Second in Science, due to the external promotion of the current post-holder. You may already be an experienced Second in Department, looking for a new opportunity in a growing school, or this could be your first role as an aspiring middle leader. We are looking for someone with resilience, a genuine interest in the cognitive science of learning and someone who has a vision to develop the way that we assess our students, in order to secure their knowledge and understanding. The successful candidate will:
- Support the Head of Science to continue to develop an interleaving curriculum in Science, where students deepen their learning and develop schema
- Seek out both internal and external enrichment opportunities to take the students’ learning beyond the classroom
- Link curriculum learning to careers by coordinating encounters with further and higher education as well as embedding ways for our students to learn from labour market information
- Drive forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department, with a focus on cognitive science research
- Work alongside the Head of Science to monitor the overall progress and attainment of students, using data to rationalise necessary interventions
- Lead by example in the department when delivering the syllabus, amending resources, reviewing medium-term plans, following marking policies, carrying out formative and summative assessment and trialling teaching strategies
We will be looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.
You will be well supported by the Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met.
We are totally dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our students to ensure that we inspire confidence, transform learning and succeed to compete with the best.
To allow us to compare candidates fairly, completion of our application form is required. CV’s will not ordinarily be considered for shortlisting.
The closing date is Monday 23rd January 2023 at 09:00
Interviews will be held on Monday 30th January 2023
Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior to the closing date we may bring this date forward.
Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activities relating to children. A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found at: https://www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk/policies/others/safeguarding-policy.
As part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance (para 221), Lostock High School may undertake online searches on all shortlisted candidates.
Address: Selby Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 9PL
Web: www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Email: school@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Telephone: 0161 864 5700
Attached documents
About Lostock High School
Lostock College is a mixed, secondary modern, Christian secondary school without sixth form situated in Stretford, Manchester. It is a community state school, operating under the Diocese of Manchester in an area with a large amount of selective grammar schools. Affiliated to two teaching alliances, the school works closely with Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and Loreto Grammar School. A smaller than average-sized secondary, it will provide 740 places for students aged 11-16, when fully subscribed.
Headteacher
Lee Fazackerley
Values and Vision
Lostock College prides itself on its inclusive and supportive Christian ethos. The school believes in an “inspire – transform – succeed” model to help its students aim high. Its focus is on the individual, and its strong pastoral structure supports a curriculum that allows each students to achieve their best.
As well as academic achievement, the school stresses the importance of spiritual and moral values, including honesty, integrity, tolerance and mutual respect. A friendly atmosphere is encouraged by the SHARP system, a website where students can report bullying, hate crime or other issues they are facing at the school.
Ofsted
“Procedures to keep students safe are outstanding; students feel extremely safe, well cared for and valued. Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted exceptionally well. The nurturing environment, together with the drive to raise achievement, supports students to make good academic progress and excellent gains in their personal development.”
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