Blackstone Education are working with an academy in Bradford, West Yorkshire who are looking to recruit a Director of Learning - Science on a permanent basis.
Post: Director of Learning - Science
Salary: L7-L11 (£60,145- £66,368) + Teachers Pension Scheme
Working Pattern: Full-time and as described in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Job Purpose:
• To lead the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of the science curriculum area throughout the academy, incorporating all ages and abilities, and coordinated with the academy’s Local One Plan
• To maintain clear vision, purpose and high expectations, focused on students’ achievement and progress
• To provide expert and innovative leadership of teaching and the curriculum; inspiring, motivating and influencing staff and students and facilitating effective teamwork.
• To promote the Oasis Academy Lister Park ethos through delivery of the Oasis Community Learning purpose, ethos and values statement and 9 habits.
Areas of Accountability:
• Student achievement and progress within science
• Performance of team members for whom you have line management responsibility
• Cross-curricular input and subject profile across school
• Development and impact of science and whole school STEM upon student learning
• Leadership and management of the Science Department, in particular the accountability for the effectiveness of KS3 and KS4 leads for science.
Responsibilities:
1. Knowledge and Understanding
2. Teaching and Assessment – Planning
3. Teaching and Assessment – Teaching
4. Teaching and Assessment – Monitoring Progress
5. Specific Responsibility for leading of whole school Science and STEM
6. Student Outcomes
7. Wider Professional Effectiveness – Personal Development
8. Wider Professional Effectiveness – Academy Development
9. Professional Characteristics
10. Marketing and Liaison
11. Pastoral Support
For a full JD and further information on the above please contact Blackstone on the contact details below.
Essential Criteria:
* PGCE (or equivalent) – Qualified to Teach in the UK
* Evidence of recent, relevant professional development
* Extensive teaching experience in secondary setting
* Leadership experience in a mixed, comprehensive school or academy
* Excellent teaching experience
* Proven record of success in raising student achievement
* Evidence of success at a senior or middle leadership level in developing whole academy/school strategy and vision (school improvement work)
* Experience and understanding of the academy/school planning, monitoring, review and evaluation process
* Experience of academy/school self evaluation
* Knowledge and understanding of recent educational initiatives and the legislative framework
* Understanding of what is required to secure effective teaching and learning to improve student performance in an inclusive environment
* Knowledge and experience of using ICT to develop teaching and learning
* Ability to use assessment data effectively to set targets and raise achievement
* Ability to provide appropriate challenge and support for students
* Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and an ability to maintain good discipline
* Understanding of the practical application of Equal Opportunities in an Academy context
* Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
* Relevant SENCO training and experience
* CP/safeguarding training and experience
Please APPLY now or contact Kirsty at Blackstone Education