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Head of Physical Sciences

Head of Physical Sciences

Winstanley College

Wigan

Salary:
Management Range ‘D’ - £44,178 - £46,599
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
5th January 2015
Apply by:
21 October 2014

Job overview

Winstanley College is a large sixth form college specialising in AS/A levels. Judged 'outstanding' by OFSTED the College is regularly towards the top of the league tables and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, comprehensive pastoral care and extensive enrichment. Committed and inspirational teachers, with successful experience of curriculum leadership, are invited to apply for the following post available from 5th January 2015.

HEAD OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES - PERMANENT

(Must be able to teach Chemistry)

The College currently has 300+ students studying AS/A level Physics and 580 studying Chemistry, these numbers have grown significantly in recent years. A brand new science facility has recently been completed which has allowed all the science subjects to work closely together. The College is committed to supporting the STEM agenda and is working with the Ogden Trust to raise the profile of the sciences, especially Physics, in our local high schools.

Salary and terms and conditions in accordance with Sixth Form Colleges' Teachers' pay and conditions. Further details and application forms are available from the website www.winstanley.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 21st October 2014 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd October 2014.

(Part-time or job share would be considered)

We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers and those who have started their teaching careers in schools, as AS/A level teaching experience is not essential.

About Winstanley College

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+44 1695 633244

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Winstanley College is a large sixth form college, which employs approximately 200 staff and around 2300 students aged 16-19, specialising in AS/A levels and Level 3 vocational courses.
The College is regularly towards the top of the league tables and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, comprehensive pastoral care and extensive enrichment.

Principal

Louise Tipping

Mission

To achieve academic excellence in a supportive and inspiring learning community

Ofsted report

"Students benefit from a caring and nurturing culture that encourages them to aim high and to aspire to progress to high-quality destinations. Students tell us that teachers have high expectations of them and that they develop positive relationships with their students. Students trust their teachers. They are quick to respond to advice and guidance from their teachers that enable them to improve their work further. Teachers provide good specialist support outside lessons to help students who are having difficulty with their work achieve well."

View Winstanley College’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed