Head of Department for Science

Our Lady of the Magnificat Catholic MAC; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Dudley is seeking a Head of Department for Science to lead a talented team. The position involves implementing curriculum strategies, managing departmental goals, and enhancing student learning experiences. Candidates should be ambitious educators with a commitment to improving educational outcomes. Benefits include a comprehensive employee assistance program and access to professional training.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme

Family friendly policies

Access to an excellent pension scheme

Access to professional qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher looking for an opportunity to lead.
• Ability to motivate and manage colleagues effectively.
• Familiarity with current educational policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Science department and teachers.
• Implement and monitor the curricular plan.
• Support student progress and development.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Team Management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious Head of Department for Science to join our school. The school is on a transformational journey and is improving at pace. This was confirmed during our first Ofsted Monitoring Visit which highlighted:

• Pupils' behaviour has transformed since the last inspection.
• The trust took strategic and highly effective action to restructure the school's leadership team in place.
• You have stabilised staff, and pupils speak very positively about the consistency of the teaching team now at the school. Staff are overwhelmingly positive about working in the school and appreciate the support they receive to improve their practice.

If you thrive working in a fast paced, dynamic, and inspirational environment and would like to be part of a dedicated team commitment to providing our students with a high quality of education and improving life chances please get in touch.

We are committed to developing a team of talented leaders who will work closely with Senior Leaders and secure "Good" in all areas in our next inspection. We are open to an ambitious and experienced teacher who is looking for the next step.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the current Teachers' Standards Document.
• Lead and manage colleagues to ensure they understand their professional responsibilities and that they have a positive collective responsibility. Motivate and encourage colleagues to participate fully in the aims of the department.
• Contribute significantly to implementing workplace policies and practice and to promoting positive, collective responsibility for their implementation.
• Ensure all members of the department and teachers of Science are familiar with the aims and objectives of the Department Development Plan and regularly review progress against the plan.
• Take a strategic professional approach to ensure all teaching and learning materials, and subject content is delivered in time for effective assessment, revision and examination preparation.
• Ensure that a curriculum plan is followed consistently across the whole Department.
• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in your designated curriculum area.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
• Facilitate and encourage learning experiences which provide students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Access to professional qualifications and training