Director of Learning Science & Technology (Science Specialist)
Bedford Academy
Bedford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 8 - 12 (plus Bedford Academy Weighting)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2014
Job overview
Director of Learning Science & Technology (Science Specialist), Bedford
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Director of Learning for Bedford Academy's Science and Technology Learning Village who shares our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive setting. We are looking for an outstanding Science Teacher able to inspire other staff and students; the post is superbly placed to provide an excellent stepping stone for Assistant Principal roles in the future. For us commitment, potential, and teaching skill are important.
Bedford Academy is a good school with outstanding leadership (Ofsted July 2013). We are on an exciting journey to be an outstanding school, with a rapidly increasing student roll and a dedicated, successful staff team. We moved to our brand new building in 2012 including state of the art Science and Technology facilities which includes excellent technical support. In September, we are expanding to add year 7 and 8 to our student numbers. You will have the opportunity to put science and technology at the forefront of the Academy.
We wish to appoint someone who has:
- Excellent teaching, reflective and interpersonal skills
- The ability to lead people effectively and work as part of a team
- High quality organisational and management skills
- Evidence of improving student outcomes
- Detailed knowledge of science curriculum
As a member of Bedford Academy staff team we can offer:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunities to play a strategic role in the evolution of Bedford Academy
- A modern, state of the art working environment
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for students and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, then this could be the job for you.
Bedford Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to CRB checks and excellent references.
Closing date: Friday 25 April 2014.
Provisional Interviews: 01 May 2014.
For more information and to apply, visit our website, or contact Brett Coventry at Hays Education.
T 020 8872 5707 or 07879 692409
E bedford.academy@hays.com
Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 9TR
www.hays.co.uk/jobs/bedfordacademy
About Bedford Academy
Bedford Academy is a dynamic institution breaking new ground with state-of-the-art facilities and a 100% commitment to student learning and progress.
Our new light and airy building is reminiscent of a University and provides a calm and inspiring learning environment where students are treated as individuals. We provide a strong sense of shared values: Student Focus, High Performance and Respect, Openness and Honesty.
Our high expectations and aspirations for all our students mean we offer an education that enables every student to excel and to develop the skills and confidence to do whatever they choose in later life.
Personalised learning is at the heart of Bedford Academy's drive to raise standards and maximise a child's potential. A broad-based academic and vocational curriculum is offered, with students taught in sets of similar ability students for the majority of their curriculum.
We pride ourselves in attracting teaching staff who are highly skilled, think creatively and design learning to engage and inspire.
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