Strategic Leader of Science
Kirkburton Middle School
Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- L1-5
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2021
Job overview
Kirkburton Middle School and Scissett Middle School are looking to recruit a Strategic Leader for Science. This is a new role which represents an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about Science and wants to ignite that passion in young people through developing curriculum expertise across KS2 and KS3.
Strategic Leadership posts are new to our joint structure and the appointed person will be joining a newly formed team of professionals who share a passion for ensuring all children get the best start on their educational journey. The post holder will teach predominantly in one school, but will work across sites.
We offer the opportunity to work:
• With young people who have a thirst for learning and positive behaviours
• With staff teams who are motivated and committed.
• As part of a small Multi-Academy Trust who put children at the heart
We are looking for a professional who:
• Is passionate about Science as a subject
• Is excited about working strategically to develop the highest quality provision
• Is a team player, highly motivated and ambitious.
Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. Should you wish to arrange a visit to either of the schools, please email sbooth@scissett.com or telephone 01484 865444.
If you wish to apply for the post of Strategic Leader for Science, then please complete the application documents found on https://www.scissettmiddle.com/job-vacancies or https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/job-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Friday 14 May 2021 at 12.00pm.
The interview date is expected to take place on Tuesday 25 May 2021.
If we have not contacted you by Friday 21 May 2021 please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
The expected start date for the successful candidate is September 2021.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position. The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equality Information
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Attached documents
About Kirkburton Middle School
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- Kirkburton Middle School
- Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD8 0TJ
- United Kingdom
Our School
Kirkburton Middle School is a mixed, non-denominational academy middle school for pupils aged 10-13. We are a highly popular, oversubscribed and ambitious school with 510 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves in being a vibrant and inclusive school that is passionate about the continuous development of the `whole child’ within a middle school setting.
The three years between the ages of ten and thirteen are characterised by rapid physical, social and emotional change and are of great significance in the academic and social development of young people. Kirkburton Middle School provides a welcoming and secure environment in which pupils enter as young children and leave as confident young adults, each developing at the rate that is right for them. Academic standards at the end of Year 8 are above average and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities. The ethos of the school is a particular strength: welcoming, harmonious, inclusive and mutually supportive. Relationships between all members of the school community are excellent.
In 2016, the school was proud to became part of the Mast Academy Trust, which also includes Shelley First School, Scissett Middle School and Birdsedge First School.
Our Vision
We aim to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who have a love of learning and who always aspire to achieve their full potential. We do this by creating a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment where success is carefully is nurtured through support, challenge and excellence.
Our Core Values
All members of our school community strive to be-
Welcoming
Empathetic
Aspirational
Resilient
Enthusiastic
Knowledgeable
Motivated
Successful
Our Motto - Enjoying, Achieving, Succeeding Together
Enjoying –
We believe learning should be enjoyable for everybody but this doesn’t necessarily mean easy. Often the greatest pleasure in life comes from overcoming the biggest challenges.
Achieving –
We strive to ensure all pupils achieve highly regardless of background or starting point.
Succeeding Together –
We are a community which champions individuality and collaboration. We believe in the power of working together and respecting each other in order to achieve common goals.
Chris Taylor
Executive Headteacher
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