Subject Leader for Science (Second in Department)
Ribblesdale School
Clitheroe, Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS PLUS TLR 2.2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- From Easter
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2025
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available to a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to become part of the Science Department leadership team. This role will involve supporting the Curriculum Area Leader in managing our forward-thinking, aspirational and well-resourced science curriculum area. Ribblesdale School’s science department is made up of eleven specialist science teachers with a wide range of experience in delivering high quality education to pupils across the age and ability range. The subject is taught in suited accommodation, some of which has been recently refurbished, and benefits from access to cutting edge educational technology.
As a Microsoft Showcase School, we utilise e-learning platforms and our expertise in technology to support our teaching. The Science Department is unapologetically ambitious; the team explores research to inform and expand our practice, using new ideas and strategies alongside well-established teaching and learning methodology. We want a leader who shares our innovative approach to teaching and learning and strives to achieve excellent results and maximise pupil progress. The opening of our first reception class in September 2023 heralded the start of a new era for the school as we became an all-through school, catering for pupils from the age of 4 to 16.
Applications are encouraged from confident, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. A thirst for championing science both as a subject area and across the whole school curriculum is a must, along with the energy and enthusiasm to continue our drive forward at this exciting time.
Please send in your application form (which can be found on our website) and a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 (Arial 11) detailing the qualifications, skills and experience which equip you for this role to Annmarie Hough vacancies@ribblesdale.org.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 12th February 2025.
Interviews to be held week commencing 24th February 2025.
Attached documents
About Ribblesdale School
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Ribblesdale School has served Clitheroe and the local community faithfully for the last 90 years. We’re delighted to have now expanded our age range to become an all-through school welcoming pupils aged 4-16.
Headteacher
Anne-Marie Horrocks
Our Values & Ethos
Ribblesdale School provides a challenging and nurturing environment for young people; promoting their social, moral, intellectual and personal development and ensuring they are equipped with the skills, knowledge and resilience to be successful in adult life.
At the heart of every aspect of the school is ‘The Ribblesdale Way’ (and the ‘Road to the Ribblesdale Way’ for our primary-aged pupils) which represents our core beliefs and our expectations of both pupils, and of those who work within the school. These key principles, behaviours and values provide a framework for our approach to teaching and learning, our rewards and sanctions policies and the mission and aims of the highly successful personal development programme which shapes Ribblesdale pupils into successful, well-adjusted adults capable of contributing fully and positively to 21st century society and to the global community to which we all belong.
Pastoral care and the personal development of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do at Ribblesdale. Alongside academic success and through the Ribblesdale Way, we want the young people in our care to grow as happy and confident individuals, developing a variety of skills and the resilience needed to thrive when they leave school.
At Ribblesdale School we pride ourselves on our innovative practice, enhancing our pedagogy with 21st century technologies. We allow pupils to access learning whenever and wherever they want, breaking down the walls of the classroom. At Ribblesdale we use technology and a range of other tools in a blended way to enhance the great teaching that takes place.
Ofsted report
“Teaching is good. Teachers’ questioning is used well to push students to think hard and express themselves fully. This enhances their oral and communication skills. Students’ behaviour is good. They conduct themselves well in lessons and as they move around the school. Students’ attitudes to learning are positive. They work hard and follow instructions well. They enjoy their learning because activities capture their interest. Students’ attendance is above average and they are always punctual to school and lessons. They arrive to lessons well prepared for learning.”
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