Head of Science
Alec Hunter Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (+ TLR 1a £9,102)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 6 October 2014
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resourceful and committed Head of Science to take responsibility for the strategic leadership of a hardworking, friendly and supportive team with a keen focus on securing progress for every student. Applications are welcome from highly motivated individuals with a track record of outstanding classroom practice.
The Science Curriculum Area currently offers OCR Twenty First Century Science, Additional Science and Triple Science. Outcomes are improving rapidly, as current Year 11 achieved a 10% rise in Core Science A*-C in 2014. The Science team includes a Lead Teacher and KS3 Coordinator; moreover, the successful candidate will join a creative and supportive Middle Leadership Group, which plays a key role in driving school improvement.
Alec Hunter Academy is a mixed, 11-16 comprehensive school with an established reputation as a welcoming and forward-thinking learning community. In addition, we are full partners in the Braintree Sixth Form, which provides opportunities for some of our staff to teach at Key Stage 5. The school has recently converted to academy status in partnership with Saffron Walden County High School, one of the highest performing schools in Essex, within the Saffron Academy Trust. Numerous opportunities for professional development exist through this partnership and our membership of two local teaching school alliances.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring service at enhanced level will be required for this post. If you would like to visit the school prior to making an application, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange this.
Closing date: Monday 6th October 2014
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 15th October 2014
For further details, information pack and application form please contact Miss Jill Cochrane, HR Officer on 01376 559334 or via recruitment@alechunter.com
ALEC HUNTER ACADEMY,
STUBBS LANE, BRAINTREE,
ESSEX CM7 3NR
NOR: 928
About Alec Hunter Academy
Alec Hunter Academy is a mixed, oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with an established reputation as a welcoming and forward-thinking learning community. As a member of the Saffron Academy Trust, we work in close partnership with a small family of schools in north-west Essex, including Saffron Walden County High, one of the highest performing schools in the county. Numerous opportunities for professional development exist through this partnership and our membership of several local networks.
At Alec Hunter Academy, we pride ourselves on the positive relationships we engender between our young people and the adults who work with them on a day-to-day basis. We believe that students learn best when they feel valued and when the expectations of them are high.
We anticipate that our learners will attend school with a positive attitude to learning, that they will embrace challenge where they encounter it and will be enthusiastic, resourceful, adaptable and resilient.
Our partnership with Saffron Walden County High School, one of the highest performing schools in Essex, through the sponsorship of the Saffron Academy Trust, has injected fresh impetus into the school and will undoubtedly have a significant impact as the links develop.
We hope that our young people will leave Alec Hunter with happy memories, having enjoyed a range of experiences that have prepared them for the next phase of their education and for their adult lives.
Mr Trevor Lawn
Headteacher
Ofsted report
“The Academy Trust provides strong and effective support to the academy. As a result of this the leaders within the academy have been able to recruit more effective teachers and to provide training that is focused on staff needs thus bringing about the recent improvements in teaching. Governance is strong. The governors know the strengths and weakness of the academy and monitoring procedures are robust. The academy provides a safe and caring environment for the students. Teaching in mathematics has improved and is consistently strong.”
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