This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious subject specialist to join the Curriculum team. Working from the Curriculum Centre and across our eight secondary academies, the Trust Subject Lead’s primary responsibility is to work with heads of department on the implementation of Future Academies’ common curriculum strategy at key stages 3 and 4.
Beyond this, the Science Lead will have a broader role in working with senior and middle leaders to shape science teaching and improve outcomes across the Trust. This will involve leading department reviews, overseeing subject-specific training for trainees, providing coaching and mentoring for science teachers at all stages of their career, and developing a strong network of science leaders and teachers.
About us:
We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. This ethos is embodied in our Trust values -Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom through education”).
Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:
* A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
* Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
* Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
* Mintago – access to numerous cost saving employee benefits including fantastic cost savings on childcare.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to a Virtual GP
Please refer to the recruitment pack attached for the full person specification.