Head of Science
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR + ILW
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 6 October 2014
Job overview
The Federation and Academy
Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy serves the local communities of Bromley and Lewisham and is proud to be part of the Haberdashers' Aske's Federation, a flourishing family of three all-through 3-18 academies.
Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations. We provide a happy and nurturing environment, so that as well as maturing into well-rounded, healthy young people, our pupils develop a passion for learning
The role
We are looking to appoint an outstanding science teacher to cover the maternity leave of the existing postholder.
You will lead on all aspects of Science teaching, promoting interest in the subject across the full age range of the school. You will have specific responsibility for tracking the progress and attainment of students' who study the separate Sciences in Year 9, 10 or 11 - and to see this cohort through to the completion of KS4.
We will expect you to manage and develop a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for the subject area. There is the opportunity to make a big impact on standards of student attainment and achievement through your fresh ideas, motivational skills and keen focus on improvement.
The Candidate
We are seeking someone with a degree and a teaching qualification. You will need to draw on experience of raising educational standards in a leadership role (curriculum and/or pastoral experience is essential). You will also bring real energy and dynamism to the role, alongside genuine enthusiasm for your subject matter.
Application
A full JD and person spec can be found on our website: www.haaf.org.uk.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete the appropriate application form including equal opportunities monitoring form.
Applications should be returned to Fern Whyte (knightshr@haaf.org.uk), quoting reference number: 009_HODScience_14KAFW
Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy is commited to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Monday 6th October 2014 (12 noon)
Interview date: Week Beginning 13th October 2014
About Haberdashers' Knights Academy
- Haberdashers' Knights Academy
- Launcelot Road, Downham, Bromley
- Kent
- BR1 5EB
- United Kingdom
Haberdashers’ Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 11–18 school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations. We serve the families of the local community in the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Bromley and are part of the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South, a well-established multi-academy trust of four secondary and five primary schools in southeast London and Kent with over 6000 students and 600 staff. The scale of expertise and leadership across our Trust gives us enormous capacity. It is this capacity that has resulted in the success of the Trust and allows us to mount new ventures and allows our staff to take on new opportunities and rapid development trajectories.
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust with five primary and four secondary schools in and around south-east London. Our mission is for all of our children and young people to be successful at school so that they flourish in their lives. We will only be able to achieve this ambition if we are a great employer who can attract, retain and develop great staff.
VISION 2026
Every School an Excellent School
It is the Trust’s vision for all of our schools to be excellent schools. Our mission is to ensure that every one of our children and young people flourishes at school so that they can be successful in their lives.
Our three main objectives are:
- Excellent outcomes for all children and young people so that they can be successful in their next steps and future lives;
- To be regarded as a great employer, attracting, retaining and developing the best staff;
- To be the Trust of choice and a welcome presence in our communities.
Joining Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South at any point in your career will be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You will be part of a driven team that spans nine schools and a central services team in South East London and Kent, who are all resolute in their aim to make our schools excellent places to learn and work. We offer an attractive benefits package, plenty of professional development opportunities and a focus on career growth. You will also experience a flexible and supportive work environment with a focus on health and wellbeing, and a culture of openness and respect.
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