Visionary Leader Required: Director of Science
Location:Bradford
Salary: L7:L11 (GBP60,145: GBP66,368) + Teachers Pension Scheme
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full time Perm
Are you an inspirational and ambitious Science leader ready to drive transformation and excellence?
This is a progressive academy in the heart of Bradford, committed to challenging disadvantage and securing outstanding outcomes for every student. We are seeking an exceptional Director of Science to lead our dynamic Science Faculty, build on current success, and deliver a truly world:class, engaging science curriculum.
The Role:
* Maintain and develop broad and current knowledge of teaching and learning and disseminate this to other teachers
* Maintain knowledge and understanding of the academys aims, priorities, targets and action plans
* Monitor and evaluate the planning of other teachers, providing regular feedback
* Actively monitor and respond to curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels
* Analyse and interpret relevant national, local and academy data, research and inspection evidence to inform policies, expectations and teaching methods
* Identify quantifiable and challenging student progress objectives with teachers within their performance management objectives
* Create a climate which enables staff to develop, challenge and support each other
We are looking for a candidate who:
* PGCE (or equivalent) : Qualified to Teach in the UK
* Evidence of recent, relevant professional development
* Extensive teaching experience in secondary setting
* Experience and understanding of the academy/school planning, monitoring, review and evaluation process
Safeguarding Commitment:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other relevant
employment checks.
How :
Please reach out to Joni