Teacher of Science & Head of Year

An opportunity has arisen to join our outstanding Science team, in our forward thinking and aspirational school based in Warwickshire’s beautiful, medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden. You’ll be joining our passionate and high performing department which nurtures and develops our students’ knowledge. Our department achieved 100% 9-4 pass rate this academic year in Triple Science and a highly positive Progress 8 score in Combined Science. Our Science department also nurtures a love of the subject through a range of innovative teaching techniques and activities.

In addition, this post comes with time, remuneration and support to fulfil the role as Head of Year at our school, developing and supporting our delightful young people in and out of the classroom, as part of our fantastic Pastoral team.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Be accountable and responsible for the learning and progress of pupils in assigned classes ensuring excellence for and from all.
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
• Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in accordance with school policies, the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012).
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

We promise to offer you both a stimulating and highly rewarding experience in return for your motivational skills and good practice. Opportunities don’t arise very often to work in a vibrant school like Henley-in-Arden and we are delighted to be offering the chance for someone to join the team.

In return, we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff, which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
• A Senior Leadership Team that is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The potential to collaborate and work with other staff in our Multi-Academy Trust

Visits are strongly advised for an opportunity to visit our school, talk to the Headteacher and meet our fantastic students to get a feel for our ethos, ahead of interviews. For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Mrs Sally Smith, our Office Manager, on 01564 797550 or email ssmith@henleyschool.com. Please access our website to understand why Henley is a special place to work.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.henleyschool.com/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=64

Closing date: 9:00am on 3rd April 2025.

Interviews to be confirmed and shortly after application deadline.

Henley-in-Arden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS, including a Children’s Barred List check.