Head of Department - Science
Basildon Upper Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + £6,000 pa responsibility payment
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015 - an earlier start may also be available
Job overview
We are currently looking for an exceptional Head of Department to lead and grow our Lower Academy Science Department from September 2015.
You will join and develop a forward-thinking and creative collegiate team who have a wide range of teaching and technician experience across all science disciplines.
This role will be teaching at KS3 level however the Head of Department will work closely with their counterpart on our Upper Academy therefore knowledge of KS4/KS5 would be an advantage. In addition, strong links with our strong links to local primary schools could enable an interested candidate opportunities to teach science at KS2 also.
The Basildon Academies are two state of the art Academies based in Essex, just 35 minutes from London. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our students aged 11-14 whilst the Upper Academy specialises in our 14-19 year old student populations. The Academies are approximately 1 mile apart.
This role will be based at the Lower Academy.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced Head or Deputy Head of Science
- Be able to consistently demonstrate ‘good’ lessons throughout all key stages
- Have experience of raising attainment
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a genuine belief in the potential of every child
- Have high expectations for all pupils
- Have previous experience of developing others
- Have a flexible ‘can do’ attitude
- Be a strong team player
Hold full QTS (Unfortunately this role is not suitable for NQT’s)
In return, you can expect full support and continuing professional development such as Outstanding Teacher Programmes.
If you have the relevant experience please complete the attached application form and return to Christina Hayward via recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk.
Closing date: Applications welcomed as soon as possible
Interviews: TBC
Tours of the Academies will be available for shortlisted candidates.
The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.
The Basildon Academies are situated just 40 minutes from central London and well served by transport links such as Southend and Stansted Airports.
About Basildon Upper Academy
Basildon Upper Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 14-19 academy with sixth form, situated in Basildon in Essex. Along with the Basildon Lower Academy, it forms The Basildon Academies Trust. The academies share an executive principal, but each academy has its own leadership with a head of academy. There are 576 students on the secondary school’s roll, 207 students of whom are enrolled on 16 to 19 study programmes.
Head of Upper Academy
Mr Gary Smith
Values and vision
Basildon Upper Academy aims to be an aspirational and ambitious academy that is dedicated to supporting students and staff, of all ages, to build a successful career. All staff at the academy set high expectations of students and of themselves; they lead by example to create a culture of respect and tolerance. The positive relationships between leaders, staff and students support the progress of all students at the academies.
Basildon Upper Academy also aims to provide an exceptional education in all areas, placing the achievement of its students at the heart of everything it does. It maintains a passion and commitment towards constant improvement and progression, aiming to maximise the potential of every student through a dynamic, focused curriculum and an unparalleled level of personal support.
Ofsted
“Pupils currently at the academy are making good progress across a range of subjects. The executive principal and head of the upper academy are determined to provide the very highest quality of education for the pupils at the academy. The sixth form provides a good education for pupils. The progress of pupils following academic courses is improving.”
View Basildon Upper Academy’s latest Ofsted report
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