Head of Chemistry
Wembley High Technology College
Brent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Inner London) + TLR 2 (£4,273 - £6,259)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 13 April 2015
Job overview
WEMBLEY HIGH TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
“A really outstanding place to be” (OFSTED 2008)
91% 5A* - C including English and Maths (2014)
61% English Baccalaureate (2014)
KS2-4 Value Added = 1059 (Top 1% in England in 2014)
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated Head of Chemistry who will join a well-established, dynamic and committed science department. The successful candidate will be responsible for regularly monitoring and supporting the progress of pupils studying Chemistry and delivering outstanding examinations results at GCSE and A Level. They will also take a leading role in developing outstanding teaching practice within the science department and implementing the transition to the new A Levels.
The Science Department is extremely well resourced, with state of the art facilities and a suite of new laboratories. At Key Stage 4, pupils study Triple and Double Science and the Sciences are extremely popular options in the 6th Form with many pupils going on to study Science related courses at university. As a top performing department within the College and country (our value added is in the top 1% of the country), pupils strive to succeed at the highest levels; last year, 100% of pupils passed Core science, 97% passed Additional Science and 100% achieved A*/A grades in each of the separate sciences. A – Level Chemistry is also very successful with 50% of pupils achieving A* - B grades in 2014.
The successful applicant will be creative and well organised and, with the support of a strong team, will actively assist in the further development of Chemistry within the College and contribute to the vibrant programme of extra-curricular support. The post is ideally suited to those aspiring to Head of Science posts within 2 – 4 years.
For further details please email admin@whtc.co.uk or visit our website at www.whtc.co.uk.
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2015 (8am)
Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 13th April 2015
About Wembley High Technology College
Wembley High Technology College is a co-educational secondary academy based in North Wembley (Brent), for students aged 11 - 18. It is a part of the Wembley Multi Academy Trust and has an established reputation for a strong focus on academic excellence. Over the last five years we have been the highest-achieving non-denominational school in Brent.
Our mission is clear and simple: we provide a structured, disciplined working environment in which every student receives high-quality teaching and achieves his or her full potential. The School is first and foremost a learning community, which is reflected in its strong work ethic. There is a high standard of teaching across the curriculum with a particular focus on English, Mathematics and the Sciences. All students benefit from the use of state-of-the-art facilities across the science and technology disciplines, major investment in new facilities and resources, the best trained and qualified staff, and a culture of mutual respect.
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural provision sits alongside academic excellence at the heart of the School’s ethos. We offer a broad and stimulating range of extra-curricular activities to support wider learning, and provide an education that enables our students to gain places at universities of their choice.
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