Head of Science
Great Marlow School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Spine Range 10 - 14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2014
Job overview
Head of Science, Buckinghamshire
The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher who is innovative and committed to further raising the achievement, learning and enjoyment of our students in Science.
The successful candidate will:
- be able to lead, manage and inspire our large team of specialist and committed teachers and technicians
- be able to raise achievement and performance through rigorous monitoring and review
- have the leadership skills and experience to make a significant impact on raising further the quality of teaching and learning across all ages and abilities up to KS5
- be motivated and ambitious, aspiring to senior leadership
- be a teacher with drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour
Great Marlow School became an Academy in August 2011. The school offers the chance to work in a well-resourced and attractive department and significant opportunities for professional development. Students are highly motivated and enthusiastic and each Science is successful and growing in the Sixth Form. The ability to teach Biology, Physics or Psychology to A Level would be an advantage.
Applicants are welcome to visit the school in the week of 31 March 2014. Appointments should be booked with the Head's PA, Mrs Liz Phillips.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applications should be on Great Marlow School Application forms. Individual CVs will not be accepted. Application forms and further information can be downloaded from our website: www.gms.bucks.sch.uk or if you require further assistance please contact the Headteacher's PA Mrs Liz Phillips.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22 April 2014
Interviews: Tuesday 29 April 2014
Creating Opportunities, Releasing Potential, Achieving Excellence
Bobmore Lane
Marlow, Bucks SL7 1JE
Telephone No: 01628 483752
Fax: 01628 475852
e.mail: ephillips1@bucksgfl.org.uk
website: www.gms.bucks.sch.uk
Number on roll: 1,233 Mixed 11-19
Headteacher: Mr L Nash
Ltd. Co. Reg No: 7690054
About Great Marlow School
Great Marlow School is a large co-educational secondary school located in the town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The school has around 1,300 students aged 11-19, with over 200 attending the sixth form.
Founded in 1961, the school converted to academy status in 2011 and in the last six years has invested £9 million in developing the school facilities including a state of the art sports centre, sixth form centre and performing arts accomodation. The Redgrave Sports Centre was named after former pupil and Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, he opened in the centre in May 2013. The school and the sports centre are a 'hub' of the local community and host events and activities throughout the evenings, weekends and school holidays.
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Ford
Values and vision
Our core purpose is learning. Great Marlow School is a place of work for learning and achievement. We challenge our students academically but this is not the only attribute that matters here: we challenge our students aesthetically, socially, practically and physically. We believe there is more to life than examinations but their importance must not be under-estimated.
Education is, we believe, about developing the confidence of the whole child and we are proud of the way we do it, inside and outside the classroom. There is an enormous range of educational trips, visits and outdoor learning opportunities. We are proud of our vibrant extra-curricular activities: what we offer is rich and diverse.
Ofsted report
"The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection."
"There is a caring and stimulating ethos in the school, which enables pupils to make strong progress and achieve well."
"Pupils behave very well. They are kind and respectful towards each other and their teachers. Pupils are proud of their school and take good care of their school environment. They appreciate the wide range of clubs and trips on offer. Leaders ensure that all pupils can access these enriching experiences."
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