Head of Science
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Head of Science
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SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 18 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 2631990bbd164a2a8c4036d6ca996454
Location ref: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Full Job Description
- Plan, prepare, resource and deliv- Manage behaviour in accordance fore school, at morning break and er lessons in subjects as directed with the school procedures and at the end of the school day in by the school timetable. policies. accordance with the school Duty Rota and the whole school deten-
- Contribute to the delivery of Be responsible for the manage- tion rota. cross-curricular themes and skills ment of the classroom and to
- Attend evening events that are in line with National Curriculum provide a stimulating learning requirements and school devel- environment to increase the identified as directed time (eg opment priorities. learning potential of students. Progress Evening)
- Adapt work and materials to Adhere to all school policies and meet the educational needs of
- Make appropriate use of ICT to procedures, including those relatthe students' different abilities. enhance the delivery of the cur- ed to safeguarding. This includes providing challenge riculum.
- Undertake specific tasks as reato all students. sonably directed by the
- Act as tutor or co-tutor to a form
- Support the effective use of group, including delivery of PSHE. Headteacher. Teaching Assistants assigned to work in lessons
- Participate in Progress Evenings.
- Set regular worthwhile home- Participate in enrichment activiwork tasks to complement class- ties, leading and/or delivering room learning in accordance with sessions as necessary the school Homework Policy and
- Attend and contribute to Departhomework timetable, for each class taught. mental meetings, pastoral team meetings, other staff meetings
- Carry out marking, assessment and Professional Development and recording of students' work days as required. in line with school policy.
- Participate in Appraisal proce-
- Adhere to the data / record keep- dures as required by the school ing systems across the school and policy. use appropriate data to inform
- Undergo observations and partictarget setting for individual students. ipate in coaching and in-service training as part of Continuing Pro-
- Produce reports on students' fessional Development. work as required by the school reporting arrangements
- Contribute to the writing of Direct and support the work of schemes of work and assess- Associate Teachers and Graduate ments. Development of new Teachers as appropriate. courses and materials including
- Contact parents/carers about organising and leading on educa- student performance (as approtional trips and supporting stu- priate) both to redress shortcomdents during GCSE fieldwork. ings and to acknowledge success.
- Maintain up to date subject knowledge and draw upon it as
- Take the register promptly via necessary to deliver high quality Arbor. teaching and learning.
- Carry out supervision duties be-, Curriculum targets) and review progress to- Produce exam papers for internal wards those targets within de- mock exams.
- Keep abreast of curriculum devel- partment meetings and with the opments nationally and respond SLT Line Manager. Leadership and Organisation appropriately in the interests of students after discussion in de-
- Engage with the Trust Networks Ensure clear communication with partment meetings. for Curriculum Leaders and dis- the curriculum team to enable the seminate relevant information to smooth running of the curriculum
- Ensure that departmental curricu- the curriculum team. area. lum documentation (including schemes of work) are up to date Assessment
- Manage the department re- and completed in line with school sources efficiently and effectively. policy.
- Set up and run standardisation and moderation meetings for KS4
- Regularly review health and safe-
- Lead discussions about curriculum assessments and internal exams ty procedures within the departdevelopment and issues in de- ment and maintain the depart-
- Produce internal exams and set ment H&S policy, ensuring that partment meetings (where there up internal exams assessment are other TLR holders in the team department members (including then relevant discussion may be procedures to ensure proper vali- teachers, technicians and support led by that person). dation and discussion at either staff) adhere to the policy and Key Stage (this may be delegated adequately risk assess activities
- Lead departmental work on Liter- to other TLR holders if such posts undertaken by staff and pupils. acy strategies, unless there is an-exists in the department). other designated post for this
- Set up and lead department
- Monitor the implementation of meetings according to the school purpose within the department. school marking and assessment calendar.
- Attend line management policy by department members meetings with the SLT Line Man- through checking student work,
- Attend Curriculum Leader ager. leading discussion in department meetings to contribute to wholemeetings about assessment policy school developments.
- Contribute through Curriculum and following up any issues with Development meetings to whole- individual department members.
- Undertake quality assurance of school developments on curricu- the curriculum area, in line with lum issues.
- Ensure any NEA work is complet- the school's programme. ed by students in a timely and
- Set and subsequently review per- effective manner, and that exam Undertake specific tasks as reasonal student progress with the regulations are adhered to sonably directed by the SLT Line Manager. Headteacher.
- Lead in the moderation of mark-
- Set and subsequently review tar- ing for internally assessed compogets for department members as nents. part of the appraisal process.
- Complete external exam entries
- Set curriculum targets in the De- to deadlines set by the Exams partmental Development Plan Officer. (consistent with whole-school
- Science or related subject Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience Experience of teaching Science at Experience of teaching in a mixed
- Observed secondary level comprehensive school Lesson Experience of teaching Science to
- GCSE Interview Experience of leadership / Experience of managing four or
- responsibility of a subject / key more staff stage with a departmentSkills & Abilities References Passion for Science
- Application Commitment to raising standards
- and to gaining the best outcomes for all students Ability to inspire and motivate
- students and department staff Commitment to Safeguarding
- Ability to work as a team player
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Strong organisational skills
- Flexibility and commitment to
- own and others CPD Effective Communicator
- Good inter-personal skills
- Leadership Ability to relate well to students,
- Qualities parents, staff, governors and the community Leadership by example with a
- solution-focused approach A capacity to inspire through
- leadership, energy and vision
Qualifications First Degree or equivalent in a Ability to teach Physics to GCSE
further, please don't hesitate to contact KullyWe are so proud of our daughter, her resilience Thandi, Business and Operations Manager, or has improved tremendously since being at myself, at the school. Visits to the school canBelvidere, as has her self-confidence so a HUGE also be arranged by contacting Kully Thandi. thank you to all staff for helping her achieve this." In September 2024 we moved into a brand Parent new school building, opening a new chapter in the life of Belvidere School. Our school More information about the school and values - Belong, Believe, Success - lie at theadditional documentation can be accessed via heart of everything we do. We work hard to our school website at ensure we provide the best education for all www.belvidereschool.co.uk of our students, providing them with the keysOnce again, thank you for your interest, and I to unlock a bright future. We believe that a look forward to receiving your application. significant contributory factor to the success of the school is staff collaboration, Mr Robin Rashid, Belvidere School serves the local community on the east side of Shrewsbury, county town of Shropshire. We have a truly comprehensive intake, and almost all of our students walk to school. There are approximately 850 students on roll. Belvidere School is situated in the historic town Throughout the year, teaching staff are of Shrewsbury, in the beautiful county of involved in a variety of CPD sessions, closely Shropshire, a short distance from the Welsh linked with our appraisal procedures, and the border, but with excellent motorway and rail school's development. This enables colleagues links to the West Midlands and beyond. The from different subject areas to work closely school is under an hour's drive away from together on areas of identified need. We central Birmingham. recognise that we have a range of experience We are very much a school of choice with local and expertise within the staff and therefore parents, and the school has been the sessions are delivered by a variety of oversubscribed for many years. different people, sharing good practice throughout the school. " Sincere thanks for all that the school and individual people have done to make both my We are very proud of our school, and hope you daughters' school lives mostly joyful, eternally will feel inspired to want to join our success memorable and shaping both their minds and story. We would welcome your visit if you futures in ways we can all only begin to guess want to see our school in action. at, especially this year with respect for all that "Thank you for your support as a school. I you have done for them. Thank you, thank know my children are in a good place in you, thank you." Parent Belvidere and both doing well and that Visitors to Belvidere School always comment on you are working hard as a school to meet the warm, positive, friendly welcome, and the all the year groups provision academically calm purposeful working atmosphere in the and pastorally. Well done to your staff for school. We believe this is essential in ensuring their hard work and dedication." our students have the best opportunities to achieve. Parent We have a clear commitment to the continuing professional development of all staff., "I'm so grateful for the wonderful teachers at Belvidere and all the time, care and hard work they have invested in my children." Parent "My son has had a wonderful school experience at Belvidere - be it theatre trips, excursions to France, visiting the World War 1 trenches, Berlin, Sports Days, the amazing school productions, music performances. The list is seemingly endless. We are very grateful for all of the experiences that Belvidere has offered to him, and we recognise that this is completely above and beyond the important work carried out in the classroom." Parent
Permanent, Full-time position MPS/UPS plus TLR This position is suitable for experienced teachers and department leads. We are seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Head of Science to lead our highly successful department and play a key role in shaping the next stage of its development. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about Science education and committed to inspiring both students and colleagues. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, able to teach across the full age and ability range up to GCSE. You will bring proven experience of subject leadership or significant departmental responsibility, along with the vision, energy and commitment needed to drive continued improvement and innovation. Science is a vibrant and popular area of the curriculum at Belvidere. Our department benefits from seven modern, fully equipped specialist laboratories, a dedicated workroom, a large prep room, and the invaluable support of our skilled Science technicians. With the opening of our brand-new school building in September 2024, our laboratories have been fitted to the latest specifications, providing an excellent environment for both teaching and learning. Our students enjoy their Science lessons and are taught by a committed team of specialist teachers who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality provision. Belvidere is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school located in the county town of Shrewsbury. We are ambitious for our students and our school, and we are looking for a leader who shares our high expectations. If you are passionate about unlocking the potential of every learner and keen to make a significant impact within a supportive and aspirational community, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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