Head of Science:
A school in North Bristol is working with Protocol Education to appoint an inspiring and ambitious Head of Science. The sucsessful candidate will contribute positively to the supportive Science Department and get the very best of each pupil across the school, regardless of background or ability.
This role as Head of Science entails the oversight of Biology, Physics and Chemistry. You will mainly be responsible for providing inspiration, support, leadership and enthusiasm for both students and staff - ensuring high quality and engaging learning, resulting in excellent outcomes.
The sucsessful candidate:
- Show a strong knowledge and passion for Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
- Have previous experience in a leadership role.
- Personable, approachable and an excellent communicator.
- Enthuastic and embracing of the vision for the Department and curriculum.
- Proactive and motivated.
- Can build good relationships with staff & students.
- Team player - often willing to go the extra mile to support students.
Roles and responsibilities:
Overall, your main responsibility as Head of Science will be to provide leadership and management within the Science Department and curriculum team, in order to obtain the highest quality teaching, maintain high standards of learning and for excellent achievement for all students.
- Have knowledge and understanding of curriculum requirements, requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of attainment and progress.
- Have knowledge and understanding of new subject-specific learning, pedagogy and research.
- Set out and maintain high expectations for all students and staff.
- Work with SENCO to help students with EHCP, SEMH, SEN, ASD etc. be sucsessful in the learning.
- Contribute to whole school aims regarding behaviour and school environment.
- Work closely within the department to ensure that all teachers are clear with expectations of curriculum, learning and lesson outcomes and assessments.
- Analyse and evaluate data - identifying areas for improvement - always striving for the best outcomes for the students.
In addition, the school can offer you:
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Teaching and learning development.
In addition, Protocol Education can offer:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach.
- The opportunity for you to network and meet an array of schools, allowing you to work in both SEND and mainstream, Primary or Secondary schools (if preferred).
- Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts.
- A £50 bonus if you introduce someone new to Protocol Education, as a thank you.
Hours: Contractual – 32.5 hours. (08:00-3:30pm)
Basis: Full Time
Start date: Tuesday 3rd September 2024.
Application close date: Friday 28th June 2024.
To apply: head to our website or apply through the job board. We look forward to hearing from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.