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We are recruiting an outstanding and enthusiastic Head of Science Faculty to join the Science Department at St Leonards.
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The Science Department at St Leonards is a truly inspirational place in which to work. You will join a well-established, collaborative, innovative and highly supportive department that puts the progress of pupils at its centre. You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age range, from Year 7 to Year 13. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful departments at this exciting time in the School’s history, as we approach the 150th anniversary of the School’s founding.
As the Head of Faculty with a specialism in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, you will be an outstanding teacher who provides visionary leadership and management for the faculty. Reporting to the Deputy Head (Academic) and sitting on the Academic Leadership Team , you will help shape the School’s strategic academic direction while maintaining a reduced teaching timetable. You will lead a team of Subject Leaders , fostering a collegiate and reflective culture that focuses on the highest quality of pupil experience.
This role is ideal for an ambitious leader who is committed to the values of St Leonards and the International Baccalaureate and aspiring to senior leadership.
In Years 7, 8 and 9, pupils follow the forward-thinking IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) which encourages pupils to approach scientific inquiry in a supportive and ambitious environment. The Department places a strong emphasis on experiments and practical Science sits at the heart of the programme which provides an excellent grounding for future academic success and intellectual curiosity.
In Years 10 and 11, the majority of pupils work towards the AQA GCSE in Combined Science (Trilogy) with all pupils completing the terminal papers at the end of Year 11. The Science Department achieves some of the School’s strongest GCSE results. Last year, 74% of Science grades were 7-9.
Science subjects are popular courses in the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12 and 13), for which all pupils must study at least one science. There are a number of opportunities for academic enrichment including participation in Olympiads and other national competitions as well as collaborative work with the University of St Andrews. A number of pupils will go on to study scientific subjects at top universities in the UK and the rest of the world.
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To devise and lead the implementation of a clear strategic plan for their faculty, aligned with whole-school objectives, ensuring that their faculty is achieving at the highest level.
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To work with Subject Leaders in devising departmental strategic development plans, monitoring their success and impact and holding Subject Leaders accountable for progress.
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To develop, lead and model a strong collegiate, collaborative and reflective culture, with the highest quality of experience of the pupil at its heart.
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To play an active role in the promotion of learning, teaching and effective performance management with Subject Leaders and other key middle and senior leaders.
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To develop and promote the highest standards of teaching and learning in their faculty and be able to monitor and evaluate our success in this area in line with the School and the IB’s vision.
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To be a member of the Academic Leadership Team, setting the School’s overall academic strategy.
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To be a visible ‘front-of-house’ and involved presence for pupils, parents and other key stakeholders.
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To line manage the faculty teaching staff and any professional support staff within the faculty, regularly meeting them throughout the year to give feedback, conduct performance reviews and support their personal and professional development.
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To implement in a consistent and equitable way the School’s people policies relating to attendance, conduct etc. as published on the shared drive
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To line manage a group of Subject Leaders, regularly meeting staff…
Title: Head of Science Faculty
Company: Teacheroo
Location: St Andrews, UK
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