Department Lead - Science

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	06 Hydref 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	05 Tachwedd 2025
Lleoliad:	Wigan, WN2 4XA
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75747745

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The Aspire Federation

Oakfield High School and College

Long Lane

Hindley

Wigan

WN2 4XA

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale plus TLR2B & 1 SEN point

Full Time

Required as soon as possible

The Aspire Federation has four sites based in Hindley Green, Bryn, Abram and Leigh. Whilst the post will initially be based at one site, please be advised that the post holder may be required to work across all of the federated sites.

The Role

We are in an exciting position and looking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and creative teacher to lead the Science Department.

The Post Holder is required to provide clear and effective leadership for all staff involved in the teaching of Science throughout Oakfield.

This includes:

• Evaluating and monitoring teaching, learning and attainment to ensure a personalised curriculum is available for all.
• Gathering and analysing data to inform teaching
• Provide clear and effective leadership for all staff in the department
• Whole school and subject evaluation including judgments and evidence linked to the Ofsted criteria.
• Implementation of agreed improvements resulting from self-evaluation.
• Review schemes of work to ensure national standards are being met.
• Leading high impact initiatives/projects
• Using research to promote outstanding pedagogy
• Developing and supporting a team
• Delivering high impact continuing professional development
• Delivering cross curricular projects

The Post Holder is required to contribute to the work of the Leadership Team as requested by the Head of school.

At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all of our staff, including ECT’s, providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from teachers with experience in mainstream and in SEND.

The successful candidate will be able to develop positive relationships, inspire and motivate our learners to achieve.

Candidates are encouraged to visit our website and social media to discover more about Oakfield High School and The Aspire Federation. Perspective applicants can request further information and ask questions via email to: enquiries@admin.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

‘Aiming High Reaching All’

The Aspire Federation

Aspire is a dynamic and flourishing organisation. Everyone including parents, learners, staff and governors are an important part of our community team where views are encouraged and valued.

We are two outstanding schools and are proud of our exceptional success and numerous achievements. At Aspire we are committed to “Aiming High, Reaching All”.

What is it like to work at Aspire?

At Aspire you will find:

• A highly professional and driven staff team who support each other.
• Extensive and high-quality professional development opportunities with a focus upon coaching and mentoring.
• Real opportunities to thrive and grow.
• A genuine and bespoke staff wellbeing programme based on our wellbeing charter.
• A quality environment with high performing staff and learners whose key focus is teaching, learning and professional development.
• A ‘can do’ ethos.
• Strong and caring relationships which are the foundation of everything we do.

What are we looking for?

At Aspire we welcome applications from people who show:

• Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience
• An understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice.
• A desire and drive that inspires and motivates our young people and colleagues who are able to develop positive relationships.
• A desire to work as part of a high performing team. A voice and contributes to making our schools the outstanding places they are.
• A strong knowledge of child development and play/explorative based learning.

Oakfield High School and College

Oakfield is a School and College for learners aged 11-19 years with complex learning needs. We are extremely proud of our school, the achievements of our learners, the expertise, dedication and commitment of our staff, our amazing environment and our reputation for providing an exceptional education to learners in our school and beyond.

‘Learning today for our tomorrow’ encapsulates our deep commitment to raising achievement and future aspirations. Our inspirational learning climate focuses on the whole young person. We have an unshakable belief that every learner has the potential to succeed, achieve, fulfil their dreams and make a valuable contribution to society.

Landgate School

Landgate is a school for learners aged 4-19 with Autism and/or communication and interaction conditions. We are a small school with huge impact, dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and their families in the Wigan borough and beyond. We demonstrate extraordinary dedication, outward thinking and inspirational teaching, learning and sensory practice.

At Landgate, our mission is ‘Bringing Learning to Life’ through readiness and engagement for learning and targeted, purposeful and innovative learning opportunities. Our learners are encouraged to become confident, happy, independent young adults and valued members of the wider community.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus Child and Adult barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position please click the links below:

↗ Job Description and Person Specification
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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