Head of Environmental Science

Head of Environmental Science
Position: KS5TMS/UPS plus TLR 3c (£3,169) – 1 FTE Permanent
Start date: September 2024
We are seeking an inspiring classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and leadership to lead KS5 Environmental Science. We wish to appoint a teacher of Science and Environmental Science who is or has the potential, not only to be an outstanding practitioner and foster a love of learning and of the natural world, but also to support and instil this passion in the team. You should be a role model in the Faculty, committed to excellence for staff and students in the team. You will lead KS5 Environmental Science curriculum, students and co-curriculum. Your passion and leadership will promote the course to younger students and ensure that Environmental Scientists make excellent progress and have the opportunity to go on to further study or careers in the discipline. This is an important role leading one of 7 Science courses at KS5 in a thriving and passionate science Faculty.
The Science team at Steyning Grammar School is a close-knit team, dedicated to supporting each other and our students to enable them to thrive, develop and succeed. We have a large and successful Faculty offering combined science, separate science, health and social care at GCSE and Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Science, Health and Social Care and Forensic Investigation at KS5.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspire and innovate
Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)
Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation
Monitor and develop student ability in Environmental science
Communicate effectively with a team of teachers, students and parents
Develop and improve a curriculum and curriculum resources
Identify and develop the potential of teachers in your team to work as a Faculty to improve practice and progress students
We offer:
A supportive, enthusiastic and passionate team to work in
The opportunity to make a difference
The chance to actively promote your career development
Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression
Benefits including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, free access to an Employee Assistance programme, Retail and other discounts, Cycle to Work scheme
Steyning Grammar School is a unique, successful and dynamic learning community with our ‘Journey to Excellence’ built on traditions of excellence and highest expectations, combined with a commitment to innovating and new thinking – supporting our students in being the best they can be in preparing them for their futures.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email: Martha Wilkinson, Head of Science, et.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Tuesday 23rd April 2024. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 29th April.
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