Head of Science

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Role: Head of Science

Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start: September 2024

Salary: (MPS/UPS Upper) plus TLR2b £5,028

A medium sized secondary school, set within historic grounds are now looking to appoint a new member of their team as Head of Science starting September 2024.

A school which prides themselves on high achieving students with a community focused environment, this is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to further your career in Teaching.

Easily accessible via surrounding areas such as Northampton, Milton Keynes, Towcester and Daventry but also communicable via public transport.

Duties and responsibilities

· Develop and implement policies and practices for the Science department which reflect our school’s commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning

· Create a climate which enables staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching it

· Use data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving in the subject, and create and implement effective plans to support those pupils where necessary

· Analyse and interpret relevant national, local and school data, as well as research and inspection evidence, to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets and teaching methods

· With the involvement of relevant staff, establish short, medium and long term plans for the development and resourcing of the subject

· Monitor the progress made in achieving subject plans and targets, evaluate the effects on teaching and learning, and use this analysis to guide further improvement

· To be responsible for pupil outcomes in the Science department

If you are interested in this permanent role then please apply now using a copy of your most recent CV.

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