Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science

MEA Central; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science to join a dynamic educational team. This role offers the chance to lead and innovate within the Science curriculum, ensuring excellence in teaching and student achievement. You will collaborate with colleagues to enhance learning experiences and foster a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for a dedicated educator ready to make a significant impact. Join us in shaping the future of our students and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in Science education.
• Ability to drive improvements in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Science curriculum across the Academy.
• Monitor teaching quality and implement improvement strategies.

Skills

Classroom Management

Science Subject Knowledge

Curriculum Development

Teaching Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Science or related field

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Curriculum Leader of Scienceto join our fantastic team at MEA Central

This is a permanent position on Teaching terms MPS-UPS plus TLR 2.3/2C allowance of £8,279

We’re looking for:

A qualified and experienced Teacher eligible to work in the UK ready to take on additional responsibility and drive improvements across the curriculum. You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner consistently delivering Good/Outstanding lessons. You will also need to demonstrate thorough Science subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments.

Main purpose of the job:

This is a middle management post. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will be for supporting the Curriculum Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and student achievement in the subject area for all students.

The post holder will also deputise for the Curriculum Leader when necessary and will take responsibility for areas of departmental work as agreed with the Curriculum Leader and Senior Leader. Key responsibilities will include:

• To lead, manage and develop the Science curriculum across the Academy and develop excellence in teaching to accelerate progress for all students.
• To foster a shared vision in the curriculum team which reflects the whole school vision and to enthuse, inspire and motivate all team members
• To monitor the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations and other strategies and implementing strategies to improve teaching where necessary
• To ensure that the aims and objectives of the Department are the subject of regular review and consultation
• To manage the finance and resources ensuring effective curricular resource management & deployment to maximise student achievement and attainment
• To collaborate with other curriculum areas to raise attainment through developing overlapping themes and cross curricular learning opportunities
• To promote the provision of a range of enrichment activities and extracurricular activities across the curriculum area

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or [e-mail].