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Head of Department/Faculty - Science

Head of Department/Faculty - Science

Barnwell School

Hertfordshire

Salary:
MPS or UPS + TLR 1 A
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2015
Apply by:
15 May 2015

Job overview

Due to the current post holder securing a promoted post we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Head of Key Stage 4 Science to provide strong strategic leadership and promote high levels of achievement. We are looking for a dynamic teacher with a vision for the subject, who can inspire students and colleagues and has a proven track record of improving outcomes. A passion for science is paramount!

The successful candidate will be:

  • Passionate about Teaching and Learning
  • An excellent practitioner
  • Able to teach Key Stage 3, and Post 16
  • Enthusiastic about their own professional development

Barnwell School is committed to the development and training of all staff. We can therefore offer you exceptional opportunities to:

  • Work and learn in an exciting and creative school environment;
  • Develop your career quickly with many progression opportunities available
  • Undertake further professional study.

To apply: contact the school or download the details from our website. For further information please telephone or email Ms S Phillips, HR Manager. S.phillips@barnwell.herts.sch.uk or Telephone: 01438 222500.

Visits to the school welcome w/c 4 May 2015

Barnwell is committed to safeguarding children and young people

Barnwell serves the communities of South Stevenage and the surrounding villages although many students also travel from further afield to Barnwell for their education. The School is unique in the area as it is situated on two campuses allowing the school to be structured as a Middle and Upper School. What we offer is unique in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire.

Both the Middle and Upper School are very distinctive and are personalised to the ages of the students they serve but both are underpinned by the same expectations and high standards that originate from Barnwell School’s vision:

Achieving Excellence Together Our Vision is to create and deliver outstanding educational experiences for every student at Barnwell School.

Application Close Date: 15 May 2015
Interview Date: W/C 18 May 2015

For more information and to apply online: www.teachinherts.com.

Barnwell Business and Enterprise School
Barnwell
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 9SW
Tel: 01438 222500
Website: www.barnwell.herts.sch.uk

About Barnwell School

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+44 1438 222 500

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Barnwell School is a mainstream, co-educational, community secondary school for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Stevenage in Hertfordshire and there are currently 1,180 pupils on its roll. 

Barnwell School serves the community of nearby villages in Stevenage. The school is split across two campuses: one for the Middle School (Years 7-9) and one for the Upper School (Years 10-11 and the sixth form).

Headteacher

Tony Fitzpatrick

Values and vision

At Barnwell School, both the Middle and Upper Schools have a strong pastoral support system, which helps students to feel motivated and promotes excellent behaviour. The secondary school offers a personal and friendly atmosphere that treats everyone as an individual. It prides itself on being a vibrant and forward-thinking place to teach and learn.

Ofsted report

“The overall attainment of pupils at GCSE rose in 2015. Leaders have secured impressive improvements to pupils’ behaviour, personal development and welfare. Attendance has improved, and the vast majority of pupils and parents are very supportive of the school. Sixth form provision is good. Student numbers are rising because of a varied curriculum offer and effective teaching. Outcomes for vocational qualifications are particularly impressive. Pupils make good progress in mathematics as a result of effective teaching and a well-planned programme of catch-up and support.”

View Barnwell School’s latest Ofsted report

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