Head of Department - Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom - The Priory Learning Trust

The Priory Learning Trust

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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Head of Science

Full time

Permanent

TMS/UPS plus TLR

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a dedicated, inspiring and enthusiastic Head of Science to work at our Worle Community School - an Academy.

This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who will be able to lead and inspire the department, encouraging students to enjoy and succeed in their learning.

This individual will lead the team on the next stage of their journey in curriculum development.

What you will do:

Line manage the science faculty
Continue to develop the science curriculum, working alongside the Director of Science for TPLT.
Actively quality assure and develop the teaching and learning delivered by the science team.
Have strong data analysis skills to inform intervention and student progression.
Facilitate a programme of extracurricular activities e.g. science club, period 6 etc.
Performance manage robustly all teachers in the Science Department so that ambitious targets are met
A qualified teacher status
An ability to teach across a range of students of different ages and abilities
Line management experience

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put 'Students First' and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child.

We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness.

We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also 'cherish' our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities.

With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence.

We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.

Nathan Jenkins, CEO

For further information on the benefits of working with The Priory Learning Trust, please see the relevant pageon our Careers Hub.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as 'Spent' under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policyand Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing date: 19 February 2023

Proposed Interview date: 23 February 2023

Proposed Start Date: 01 September 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,000.00-£43,685.00 per year

Benefits: