Head of Science Department - Greenwich
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Greenwich |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Secondary |
| Salary | Inner London - MPS/UPS -TLR |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | April / September 2019 |
| Advertiser | Urban Learning |
| Telephone | 02085066740 |
| Job Ref | HODG |
| Job Views | 52 |
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Subject: Head of Department - Science
Location: Greenwich
Start date: April / September 2019
Description:
We are looking to recruit an Experienced Head of Department or Passionate leader who is looking to take the next step in their career for our School based in Greenwich.
The Head of Department takes a major role in ensuring that the programmes of study for all courses within the Department are designed to meet statutory requirements, provide appropriate pace and challenge for all students and include regular opportunities for assessment and review. The Head of Department is required to
The ideal candidate will have the following:
· Qualified teacher status
· Good honours degree in relevant subject
· Record of excellent classroom practice
· Evidence of continuing professional development relating to leadership and management
Evidence of further professional/educational study
· At least 3 years successful experience of teaching in a comprehensive school including teaching students from diverse backgrounds and across a broad range of abilities
· Experience of teaching widely across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stage 5 desirable)
· Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
· Evidence of the successful impact of working with students with special educational needs
· Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with parents/carers, staff and students
· Evidence of leadership and management qualities that demonstrate the ability to be both a successful leader and member of a team
Record of participation in activities beyond own classroom designed to have an impact on students progress either at subject or year level, such as organising extra-curricular activities or working for an exam board.
- Ensure the smooth and effective running of the department on a day-to-day basis
- Construct, lead and deliver a Department Improvement Plan that is an integral part of the School Improvement Plan
- Provide strong and inspirational leadership to the faculty
Urban Learning actively recruit for Secondary schools and Academies across London and the home counties, we have a constant requirement for Science Teachers to teach across KS3/4 classes along with A Level teaching.
If you are looking for a new Science teaching role then please get in touch with Urban Learning, as we have active long term and permanent vacancies across London for immediate starts.
Urban Learning offers:
- You will be looked after by a dedicated consultant
- Paid to scale to reflect your hard work and dedication
- Candidate referral incentives
- Interview hints and tips
- Access to exclusive positions and schools
Requirements:
Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career including NQT’s and both British trained teachers and Overseas Trained Teachers will be considered for this position.
Please send your CV to Michelle Emery at Urban Learning ASAP.
The ideal candidate must have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or (QTLS)
- Relevant classroom experience
- Sound Curriculum knowledge
- Committed to securing high levels of progress, achievement for students
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Enhanced DBS
We are currently working with numerous vacancies so if this position is not quite for you please do send us your CV to discuss other opportunities more suitable to your requirements.
Urban Learning will try to respond to all applications within three working days. However due to the volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other vacancies we advertise in future that you think you may be suitable for.
Urban Learning is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer, because of this we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
