Deputy Head of Science Faculty
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5e379349-4409-4767-a5e5-6653e7d66398 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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• Qualified Teacher Status
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• An ability to teach science up to KS4
• A consistently good or better classroom teaching standard
• A track record of high value added scores with respect to student progress
• An excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with students
• A high degree of self-management and organisation
• An enthusiasm and passion for the teaching of science
• A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and awareness of KS3 and KS4 curriculum changes
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• The ability to command the respect of staff and students
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities
• A willingness to share best practice and to learn from others
• The ability to work as a supportive team member
• Excellent ICT skills to aid the delivery of the curriculum
• A desire and willingness to explore innovative methods of curriculum delivery to capture the imagination of the students
• The potential and desire to become a head of faculty in the future
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What the school offers its staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.
•
• Qualified Teacher Status
•
• An ability to teach science up to KS4
• A consistently good or better classroom teaching standard
• A track record of high value added scores with respect to student progress
• An excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with students
• A high degree of self-management and organisation
• An enthusiasm and passion for the teaching of science
• A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and awareness of KS3 and KS4 curriculum changes
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• The ability to command the respect of staff and students
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities
• A willingness to share best practice and to learn from others
• The ability to work as a supportive team member
• Excellent ICT skills to aid the delivery of the curriculum
• A desire and willingness to explore innovative methods of curriculum delivery to capture the imagination of the students
• The potential and desire to become a head of faculty in the future
•
What the school offers its staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.