Subject Lead in Science with TLR1b

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of a Subject Lead in Science at The Oxford Academy.   

Together, we endeavour to support all our fantastic young people to engage positively in their learning and take their next steps for a bright future. If you are inspired to be part of our journey, we would like to encourage you to apply. 

The successful candidate will be an innovative, inspiring Science teacher and experienced leader who will work within an energetic and friendly department and will enjoy working with a wide variety of students. 

The Science department is dedicated and supportive, with a team who are focused on developing the curriculum, alongside the development of teaching and learning.  The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic about challenges and committed to change, a reflective practitioner who is interested in developing their career as part of a team.  

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with outstanding subject knowledge
• Demonstrate focused leadership skills which will drive up results across all key stages and advance the quality of teaching and learning within the department
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to promote high quality teaching and learning
• Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching & learning
• Have a vision as to subject development both inside and outside the school and play a fundamental role in implementing this
• Have the ability to be a team player who is prepared to go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of these roles
• Line manage and develop both teaching and support staff in the department
• Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision and direction of the department as we strive for further success together
• Have the ability to play a full role in maintaining and enhancing the current high standards in the department, modelling positive learning behaviour and having high expectations of the students in all aspects of their learning.

The Oxford Academy is seeking a highly effective professional with excellent curriculum knowledge who demonstrates consistently good and outstanding teaching.  To teach, manage and assess effectively and take responsibility for students so that they make good progress, achieve well, and aspire to a high level of attainment.

Core requirements of the post

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, you will demonstrate the essential professional characteristics that are outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.

You will, in particular:

 - inspire trust and confidence in students and colleagues

 - support the vision, Christian ethos and policies of The Oxford Academy

 - lead and manage the department and build team commitment with colleagues

- engage and motivate students through participation in varied pathways across phases in the age range 11-19 through excellent classroom practice and knowledge

- ensure that students make progress in relation to appropriately challenging targets using local, national and international data sets

 - work with a commitment to improving students’ communication skills, particularly in reading, writing, confident use of number and ICT

 - support the Academy programme to promote student leadership

Duties and Responsibilities will include: 

• contributing to the identification of clear targets for achievement in the subject and evaluating progress through the use of appropriate assessments and records and regular analysis of performance data
• monitoring progress and evaluating the effects on learning by working alongside colleagues, analysing work and outcomes
• contributing towards establishing assessment for learning and evaluating progress through the use of appropriate assessments and records
• monitoring progress and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of teaching by working alongside colleagues, analysing work and outcomes
• evaluating the teaching of the subject by monitoring teachers' planning and through work analysis, identifying effective practice and areas for improvement, and taking appropriate action to improve further the quality of teaching
• developing plans for the subject that identify clear targets, time-scales and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance in line with the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• ensuring that the Headteacher, SLT and governors are well informed about policies, plans, priorities and targets for the subject and that these are properly incorporated into the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and Department Improvement Plan (DIP)
• supporting, facilitating and monitoring the progress of the designated subject/area development plans to ensure they make a significant contribution to the School Improvement Plan
• facilitating an ethos within the subject team which encourages staff to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate achievements and accept responsibility for outcomes
• ensuring that teachers are aware of the implications of equality of opportunity which the subject raises
• assessing the learning of each student in the subject and involving the child and parents in their future learning needs and ensuring they are regularly and fully informed as a result of assessments
• ensuring students are taught within a productive, safe and personalised working environment within their own subject area
• supporting colleagues to create a stimulating learning environment for the teaching and learning of the subject
• acting as a performance manager reviewer for those teachers for whom you have a line manager responsibility

In addition to the specific responsibilities of this post, every member of staff at the Academy will commit to:

 - promoting courteous and respectful relationships with students at all times

 - using their influence with other staff and students to promote high standards of behaviour and order within the Academy

 - working to maintain the Academy at the forefront of educational practice

 - fostering and sustaining a culture of leadership and creativity within all aspects of the Academy

To find out more about the school please visit The Oxford Academy website.