Head of Science - Salisbury, United Kingdom - Appleford School

Appleford School
Appleford School
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Salisbury, United Kingdom

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HEAD OF SCIENCE

Purpose:


  • To provide strong leadership to the Science Department so that teaching and learning is consistently high quality.
  • To ensure that all young people make at least expected progress and that all learners in all key stages have high expectations.
  • To continue to develop an innovative and progressive curriculum in Science lessons which is supported by differentiated pathways for the individual guided by the learners EHCP's.
  • To performance manage all teachers and support staff in the Science Department

Ethos:


  • Raise aspirations of staff and students.
  • Celebrate achievement at all levels.
  • Create opportunities for staff and students to be the best they can.

Key Responsibilities:


  • To lead the successful delivery of Science across the School in a way that makes the work accessible to dyslexic pupils and allows them to perform to their potential.
  • To inspire and enthuse members of the team, with a clear vision for the future direction of the Science Department.
  • To develop an innovative and progressive curriculum in Science.
  • To undertake regular audits and quality assurance checks within Science to ensure that the highest standards are being achieved in all aspects of the department's work.
  • To safeguard young people by ensuring that all aspects of Health and Safety are adhered to in lessons and preparation areas.
  • To lead the development of differentiated schemes of work at all key stages so that every learner makes progress in their learning.
  • To lead the department's strategic planning and selfevaluation processes.
  • To provide regular reports on student performance based on internal assessment data as well as externally verified examination results and to plan effective interventions as appropriate.
  • To promote and lead on the delivery of any extracurricular activities in Science.
  • To act as a role model to others, demonstrating high standards of professionalism in all aspects of leadership.
  • To coordinate the resources of the Department, giving support and guidance to relevant staff.
  • To complete all administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
  • To ensure that appropriate arrangements are made for examination entries and statutory requirements.
  • To contribute to wider whole school policy making as appropriate.
  • To assist the SLT line manager to create and implement ways of actively involving parents and carers in the learning process.

How to apply:
Please send your completed Application Form to Sarah Warrington, Recruitment Officer, Appleford School.
Appleford School, Elston Lane, Shrewton, SALISBURY, SP3 4HL Tel: Ext 1050
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