Curriculum Leader of Science - Leeds, United Kingdom - John Smeaton Academy - TES

Description

Required to start: September.

Curriculum Leader of Science

MPR/UPR + TLR1b

John Smeaton Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to undertake the role of Curriculum Leader of Science. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy, you will be expected to lead a department successfully putting yours and the Academy's vision into practice.

The ideal applicant will have:

·Qualified Teacher Status

·A Successful teaching record with very good teaching practice demonstrated consistently.

·A passion for education and making a difference.

·The ability to lead a team and put vision into practice.

What we can offer you :

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·Membership to a local government pension scheme.

·A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·Specsavers scheme.

·£2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

John Smeaton Academy was the subject of a divestment order from the Secretary of State and became a part of The GORSE Academies Trust on 1 September 2021.Since this date the academy has undergone a significant transformation that sees it rising in popularity within the local community.

As we approach the start of our third year within The GORSE Academies Trust, we want to further strengthen the incredible progress that has been made since September 2021 and continue to raise the standard that has transformed the academy thus far.

At the heart of all that what we do is our core values Kindness, Ambition, Determination and Respect. Through these values our students, their parents/ carers and our colleagues are committed to the mission of the academy; one where we together ensure that all young people 'Secure the Gift of Choice' regardless of socio-economic background.

The academy is a truly exceptional place for students to study and for colleagues to work.

If you would like to know more about John Smeaton Academy, please visit our website at

How to Apply:

If you're as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description, Person Specification and application form is available to download from the GORSE Academies Trust website (), by email to or by telephone on

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 29th April at 9am

Interviews will take place: 2nd May 22024

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.