What skills and experience we're looking for In addition to the role of teacher (outlined in the job description), this position will involve: • Leading and managing key stage 3 science • Monitoring, evaluation and review of KS3 curriculum including QA of schemes of work and curriculum health checks • Management of KS3 assessment and exams, mark schemes and criteria supported by use of attainment descriptors to include maintaining spreadsheets • Monitoring KS3 reports and data • Scrutiny of data and contribution to the department self-evaluation • Monitoring of KS3 progress towards improvement targets • Moderation of assessments and use of the attainment descriptors • Creating effective enrichment opportunities for KS3 students • Line management of support staff in department • Commitment to set meetings with the subject leader across the school year • Supporting the subject leader with management of KS4 aspects as required If you feel that Alcester Academy could be for you, please contact the headteacher, Sarah Mellors, (head@alcesteracademy.org.uk) for an informal discussion and visit, OR complete the application form attached. What the school offers its staff Please see the information pack for full details of the role and what it offers. Commitment to safeguarding Alcester Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For shortlisted candidates, please be aware that online searches may be done as part of due diligence check.