Head of Science
| Posting date: | 04 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £57,831 to £63,815 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2025 |
| Location: | Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP |
| Company: | Lift Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MTA152811_1738678840 |
Summary
Leadership Pay Range 7 - 11 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Full Time
April 2025 Start
Together we can make great things happen.
We are looking for an inspirational Head of Science to lead our dedicated department. Our excellent facilities will provide the ideal platform for you to lead, manage and develop the department, maximising student achievement and progress through a creative, relevant and challenging curriculum. This is your opportunity to shape the department's vision and implement innovative teaching strategies, ensuring that the science curriculum enables learners to:
- Share the wonder of science and be driven by curiosity.
- Develop strong practical skills by working scientifically.
- Articulate scientific concepts clearly and precisely.
- Understand the uses and implications of science today and for the future.
- Challenge received wisdom by taking into account new evidence and ideas.
- Use problem-solving skills and numeracy within scientific concepts
Closing date : 20th February 2025
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
- Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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