Science Curriculum Leader
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6TJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c1855912-b664-4441-a5b8-08a37423db98 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
To lead the development of outstanding Science practice
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head teacher
Main Activities
Be responsible for structuring and sequencing the Science curriculum and to lead and manage the Science team through regular monitoring, evaluation and review.
• Support and implement whole-school decisions
• Support the raising of achievement for all students
• Deploy staff and other resources effectively
• Ensure consistency of practice across the subject
• Set standards, develop vision in others and raise attainment
• Lead, manage and develop a coherent curriculum that fulfils statutory requirements and achieves challenging targets
• Develop high quality active and adaptive teaching of Science both within and across the curriculum
• Ensure continued delivery of high quality practical learning for every class on a weekly basis in this area
• Develop, motivate and support staff with regard to inclusive & adaptive learning including use of sims, FFT and Google
• Attend, organise, lead and manage appropriate meetings for staff with regard to Science
• Ensure effective liaison takes place with teaching staff, parents/carers, outside agencies, administration staff and others, as and when required to support student achievement and progress across the school
• Ensure that schemes of work meet statutory and legal requirements and that they provide a range of teaching and learning methods
• Lead co-ordinate and promote the effective teaching of Science across the curriculum and campuses
• Ensure that students' work is marked and assessed in accordance with school policy.
• Ensure that lessons are planned and delivered in accordance with the school's policy.
• Keep abreast of national and local curriculum developments and support the school in appropriate curriculum change
• Support staff in their development and training
• Ensure that Science is adapted so that all students can access their learning and receive appropriate support and challenge
• Ensure that support staff are effectively deployed in Science
• Ensure that children are safeguarded and well
• Ensure that learning materials and activities provide a range of experiences which acknowledge students' capabilities and differences
• Use data effectively to demonstrate outcomes and raise standards
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Head teacher, commensurate with the post and reflecting school priorities
Strategic Leadership:
• Under the direction of the Head teacher develop effective practice that has a positive impact on the experience of all students in Key Stage 3 and Key stage 4 and contributes to raising standards of attainment, behaviour and achievement
• Be an active member of the middle leadership team to drive rapid and sustained improvement across the school
Operational role:
• Lead curriculum team meetings and attend other meetings where appropriate
• Maintain and update comprehensive records
• Manage resources to ensure value for money
• Ensure that student data about progress, attainment and achievement is used effectively to improve student outcomes
• Participate in public and internal examination arrangements as well as other assessment programmes
• Keep records of students’ attendance, classwork and homework ensuring that school assessment and recording procedures are followed
• Be responsible for the room(s) in which he/she/they teaches with regard to appearance and display, and for resources and equipment as appropriate, ensuring a well organised positive and stimulating learning environment
• Lead the department’s work in curriculum development with regard to courses of study, teaching materials and methodologies used
• Undertake additional administrative duties as directed by the Head teacher
• to undertake the role of mentor for students in a given form group
Quality and Standards:
• Prepare reports where necessary
• Contribute to the school’s monitoring and evaluation processes
• Adhering to all agreed departmental and whole school policies e.g. Marking, Homework, SEND and Equal Opportunities
• Participate in public and internal examination arrangements as well as other assessment programmes
• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities and adhere to the Teachers’ standards
• Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices
Teaching and Learning:
• Teaching effectively the students assigned to him/her/they according to their needs. This includes the setting, marking, assessing of classwork, homework, projects and visits where appropriate
• Act as a role model in the provision of high quality active teaching & learning and assessment
• Contribute to the school’s monitoring and evaluation processes
• Keep records of students’ attendance, classwork and homework
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
Staff, Resources and Accommodation:
• Take an active part in line management
• Ensure the appropriate standards of care and safe working among students in relation to the subject and school environment
Community:
• Ensure there is an effective dialogue with parents/carers, outside agencies, community partners and partner organisations
• Represent the school as required
• Develop links with other schools, colleges and learning providers as appropriate
• Liaise with external partners and ensure positive relationships with members of the wider community
General:
• Maintain a high profile in the school
• Attend and participate in regular meetings
• Support school functions as appropriate
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department development plan and action plans
• Participate in the school’s arrangements for assemblies and other events
• Undertake self-review and engage in regular Performance Management as required
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through personal presentation and professional conduct
• Work closely with Science subject leads on other campuses
These responsibilities and duties may be subject to variation as the school’s needs change at the reasonable discretion of the Head teacher. You may be required to teach staff or manage on any of the three campuses dependent on the needs of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Mayesbrook Park School provides alternative provision for secondary school students aged 11-16 in Barking and Dagenham. There are three campuses and you may be required at times to work across all three, although will be based predominantly at the main campus. There are up to 160 students across the school,
Our core purpose is to raise the attainment and support the well-being of young people who are not in mainstream schools for a variety of reasons, including exclusion, challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues.
Our latest Ofsted report from April 2024, stated that Mayesbrook Park School was judged as “Good”, across the whole school. The last inspection was ungraded and made no change to the judgement of ‘good’, however, the report stated that the evidence gathered suggested the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out at that time. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.
As Science Curriculum Leader, you will play a key role in leading and developing outstanding and innovative practice in the Science curriculum. We are seeking a well-qualified, efficient, flexible and committed individual who is passionate about their subject and is able to motivate, support, challenge and enthuse students of all abilities. You will work with our committed middle and senior leaders to raise standards and educational achievements. You will understand how to apply our curriculum and adapt learning to overcome the barriers which have previously held our students back, including challenging behaviour and low literacy levels.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, high calibre individual who is experienced in providing quality first teaching and interventions and meeting the needs of young people with vision, determination and creativity. You will also demonstrate the skills necessary to manage others and to model good practice, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We offer:
• Competitive salary
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Energetic vibrant and diverse environment where everyone is valued
• Regular training opportunities
• Further leadership development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
To lead the development of outstanding Science practice
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head teacher
Main Activities
Be responsible for structuring and sequencing the Science curriculum and to lead and manage the Science team through regular monitoring, evaluation and review.
• Support and implement whole-school decisions
• Support the raising of achievement for all students
• Deploy staff and other resources effectively
• Ensure consistency of practice across the subject
• Set standards, develop vision in others and raise attainment
• Lead, manage and develop a coherent curriculum that fulfils statutory requirements and achieves challenging targets
• Develop high quality active and adaptive teaching of Science both within and across the curriculum
• Ensure continued delivery of high quality practical learning for every class on a weekly basis in this area
• Develop, motivate and support staff with regard to inclusive & adaptive learning including use of sims, FFT and Google
• Attend, organise, lead and manage appropriate meetings for staff with regard to Science
• Ensure effective liaison takes place with teaching staff, parents/carers, outside agencies, administration staff and others, as and when required to support student achievement and progress across the school
• Ensure that schemes of work meet statutory and legal requirements and that they provide a range of teaching and learning methods
• Lead co-ordinate and promote the effective teaching of Science across the curriculum and campuses
• Ensure that students' work is marked and assessed in accordance with school policy.
• Ensure that lessons are planned and delivered in accordance with the school's policy.
• Keep abreast of national and local curriculum developments and support the school in appropriate curriculum change
• Support staff in their development and training
• Ensure that Science is adapted so that all students can access their learning and receive appropriate support and challenge
• Ensure that support staff are effectively deployed in Science
• Ensure that children are safeguarded and well
• Ensure that learning materials and activities provide a range of experiences which acknowledge students' capabilities and differences
• Use data effectively to demonstrate outcomes and raise standards
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Head teacher, commensurate with the post and reflecting school priorities
Strategic Leadership:
• Under the direction of the Head teacher develop effective practice that has a positive impact on the experience of all students in Key Stage 3 and Key stage 4 and contributes to raising standards of attainment, behaviour and achievement
• Be an active member of the middle leadership team to drive rapid and sustained improvement across the school
Operational role:
• Lead curriculum team meetings and attend other meetings where appropriate
• Maintain and update comprehensive records
• Manage resources to ensure value for money
• Ensure that student data about progress, attainment and achievement is used effectively to improve student outcomes
• Participate in public and internal examination arrangements as well as other assessment programmes
• Keep records of students’ attendance, classwork and homework ensuring that school assessment and recording procedures are followed
• Be responsible for the room(s) in which he/she/they teaches with regard to appearance and display, and for resources and equipment as appropriate, ensuring a well organised positive and stimulating learning environment
• Lead the department’s work in curriculum development with regard to courses of study, teaching materials and methodologies used
• Undertake additional administrative duties as directed by the Head teacher
• to undertake the role of mentor for students in a given form group
Quality and Standards:
• Prepare reports where necessary
• Contribute to the school’s monitoring and evaluation processes
• Adhering to all agreed departmental and whole school policies e.g. Marking, Homework, SEND and Equal Opportunities
• Participate in public and internal examination arrangements as well as other assessment programmes
• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities and adhere to the Teachers’ standards
• Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices
Teaching and Learning:
• Teaching effectively the students assigned to him/her/they according to their needs. This includes the setting, marking, assessing of classwork, homework, projects and visits where appropriate
• Act as a role model in the provision of high quality active teaching & learning and assessment
• Contribute to the school’s monitoring and evaluation processes
• Keep records of students’ attendance, classwork and homework
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
Staff, Resources and Accommodation:
• Take an active part in line management
• Ensure the appropriate standards of care and safe working among students in relation to the subject and school environment
Community:
• Ensure there is an effective dialogue with parents/carers, outside agencies, community partners and partner organisations
• Represent the school as required
• Develop links with other schools, colleges and learning providers as appropriate
• Liaise with external partners and ensure positive relationships with members of the wider community
General:
• Maintain a high profile in the school
• Attend and participate in regular meetings
• Support school functions as appropriate
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department development plan and action plans
• Participate in the school’s arrangements for assemblies and other events
• Undertake self-review and engage in regular Performance Management as required
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through personal presentation and professional conduct
• Work closely with Science subject leads on other campuses
These responsibilities and duties may be subject to variation as the school’s needs change at the reasonable discretion of the Head teacher. You may be required to teach staff or manage on any of the three campuses dependent on the needs of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Mayesbrook Park School provides alternative provision for secondary school students aged 11-16 in Barking and Dagenham. There are three campuses and you may be required at times to work across all three, although will be based predominantly at the main campus. There are up to 160 students across the school,
Our core purpose is to raise the attainment and support the well-being of young people who are not in mainstream schools for a variety of reasons, including exclusion, challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues.
Our latest Ofsted report from April 2024, stated that Mayesbrook Park School was judged as “Good”, across the whole school. The last inspection was ungraded and made no change to the judgement of ‘good’, however, the report stated that the evidence gathered suggested the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out at that time. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.
As Science Curriculum Leader, you will play a key role in leading and developing outstanding and innovative practice in the Science curriculum. We are seeking a well-qualified, efficient, flexible and committed individual who is passionate about their subject and is able to motivate, support, challenge and enthuse students of all abilities. You will work with our committed middle and senior leaders to raise standards and educational achievements. You will understand how to apply our curriculum and adapt learning to overcome the barriers which have previously held our students back, including challenging behaviour and low literacy levels.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, high calibre individual who is experienced in providing quality first teaching and interventions and meeting the needs of young people with vision, determination and creativity. You will also demonstrate the skills necessary to manage others and to model good practice, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We offer:
• Competitive salary
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Energetic vibrant and diverse environment where everyone is valued
• Regular training opportunities
• Further leadership development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.