Strategic Lead for Science
Foxford Community School
Coventry
- Expired
- Salary:
- L6-L10 £53,380 - £58,959 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 April 2024
Job overview
STRATEGIC LEAD – SCIENCE
FOXFORD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
L6-L10 £53,380 - £58,959 pa
Due to growing our student numbers we are building capacity in many subjects and have some amazing opportunities. This is an exciting time in our school journey as we have just received a ‘GOOD’ from Ofsted in December 2022, which we are incredibly proud of and have some great ideas of how we are going to embed further practice.
You will be passionate about your subject and be able to lead by example. You will support the Leader of Science to develop and co-ordinate schemes of work, leading on project work that will focus on your skillset, which will be key to raising student achievement. Our aim is for students to exceed their expectations and for you to experience great satisfaction when they get there.
We will play to your strengths and can offer you:
· A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, a laptop/iPad.
· A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
· Annual Learning & Teaching Conference for all Teaching Staff.
We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. This facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and the chance to develop professionally. The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best. Our Trust values are really important to all of us and include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.
Our headteacher, Alison Gallagher, would be delighted to meet you and talk about the opportunity, please email Emma.davies@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk to book onto a visit.
Application deadline: 9.00am Monday 8 April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023.
These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance
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About Foxford Community School
- Foxford Community School
- Grange Road, Longford, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV6 6BB
- United Kingdom
Headteacher - Alison Gallagher
Foxford Community School joined the Castle Phoenix Trust in October 2018, who are committed to supporting the vision and values of the new headteacher. Foxford is a co-educational maintained secondary school situated in Longford, Coventry. The school is for students aged 11-18 and features a sixth form with capacity for 200 students.
The new headteacher started at Foxford in October 2020 including new recruits to her leadership team. They are passionate about ensuring all students have a good education. At Foxford we are extremely proud of our school and our students which study here. Students develop into confident young adults who are committed to preparing for their future career and study choices. Foxford is an inclusive school that focuses on the serious business of achievement for all students. The leadership team and staff have very high expectations for all students in terms of behaviour, progress and outcomes. Foxford nurtures respect, responsibility, reflectiveness and collaboration. Above all, students will move forward in life as kind, resilient, confident individuals who are equipped to make a positive contribution, anywhere in the world.
Foxford offers an abundance of exciting enrichment opportunities for students to explore in sport, enterprise, music, community engagement and cultural opportunities. Staff believe it is their responsibility to provide students with an outstanding education that nurtures their talents, interests and aspirations. In partnership with parents, the community and the Castle Phoenix Trust, a memorable experience for the students will be delivered which will lead to happy, inspiring individuals who are equipped to face their future aspirations and challenges.
Staff within Foxford are inspirational, dedicated to delivering a rich curriculum and programme of activities which will challenge students to explore ideas for themselves. Whether engaged in learning in the classroom, or through musical, artistic, sporting, enterprise or charitable activities, Foxford students are constantly encouraged to connect with the wider world, embracing new experiences to build their confidence - a ‘can do’ attitude can be seen and heard around the school.
Enjoy exploring our website and please contact us if you wish to find out more about our exciting journey.
https://www.foxfordschool.co.uk/
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