Subject Leader – Science

Required for September 2018

Subject Leader – Science

TLR 1a (£7,697)

St Paul’s Way Trust School, in association with Queen Mary, University of London, is seeking to appoint an outstanding, creative and forward thinking Subject Leader for Science. 

The successful candidate will have a passionate belief in the potential of every student, and a robust commitment to ensuring that every student succeeds. (S)he will be an outstanding classroom teacher looking to develop his/her career into middle leadership. (S)he will have the capacity to work alongside the Head of Faculty, Lead Practitioners as well as leading other science colleagues to make an impact on student progress, and develop a rich curriculum and wider opportunities across science.

v You are a dynamic and inspirational teacher (11-18) with outstanding subject knowledge within science.

v You wish to lead outstanding learning and teaching in a school where scholarship in science is valued and rewarded.

v You have an unwavering belief in the potential of every learner, a contagious enthusiasm that motivates both staff and students and a track record of achieving strong academic results.

v You seek first class support and professional development.

v Our exceptional links with Queen Mary University (QMUL), King’s College London, The University of Warwick, The UCL Institute of Education and the University of East London help shape an inspirational science curriculum including that we are London’s only Faraday science school.

v St Paul’s Way Trust School Science Faculty and QMUL are delivering a unique foundation year medical course at their Whitechapel campus providing SPWT staff with an opportunity to teach with honorary lecturer status.

v Our St Paul’s Way Trust Science Research Centre offers unique opportunities for students and staff to engage in genuine scientific research with our university partners.

We are a heavily over-subscribed ‘through-school’ and National Teaching School, with ‘Outstanding’ provision (Ofsted, March 2013). If you would like to play your part in taking outstanding provision for our students to the next level, and leading students and colleagues to achieve the best outcomes possible, we would very much like to hear from you.

To arrange a visit, please email recruitment@spwt.net 

Deadline for applications: Midday, Monday 14th May 2018

Interview Date: Thursday 17th May 2018

Please note: we do not accept CVs alone. 

For further details of the post and to download an application pack please visit www.spwt.net 

MPS and UPS scales are decided in accordance with the school’s pay policy. Details are available to applicants on request. St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.