Position: Head of Science
Location: East Northamptonshire
Salary: £30,000 – £46,525 + £11,411 per annum (MPS / UPS + TLR1B)
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Start Date: September 2024
About the role
Vision for Education are proud to be working in partnership with an inclusive and welcoming Multi Academy Trust to recruit a Head of Science for one of their schools in East Northamptonshire. Experience teachers of Science who are looking to take the next step in their career are warmly welcomed to apply.
The successful candidate will be talented, committed, & have a coherent vision for their Science department. You will lead a team of staff in making science a vibrant and enjoyable subject for students through your passion for science to make a positive impact on student aspirations and understanding.
The department is equipped with well resourced science labs and is supported by a full time science technician – the school is committed to the promotion of science, including providing students with some fantastic extra-curricular STEM opportunities.
Responsibilities of this Head of Science role include:
About the school
This large and welcoming secondary school in East Northamptonshire is passionate about building a learning environment of aspirational and responsible young people. Through high quality teaching and a wide variety of effective support they demonstrate that every student matters.
By getting to know each person as an individual, the school aims to prepare every student to successfully navigate the many challenges and opportunities of life.
Teachers and staff in all areas engage in regular professional development, keeping up to date with the latest evidence-informed research to help students learn effectively. Teachers are encouraged to plan collaboratively and benefit from colleagues individual strengths in order to keep young people engaged.
Requirements for this Head of Science position include:
In return, the trust offer:
How to apply
Apply today via this website. Applicants must be aware that applications will be reviewed as received and suitable candidate will be invited for interview, potentially prior to the closing date. Therefore, there is a chance that the closing date may be brought forward.
Vision For Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
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