Head of Science

Colne Primet Academy; Colne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colne Primet Academy is seeking an experienced curriculum or faculty leader to take on the Head of Curriculum role. You will lead curriculum design and delivery in your specialist subject, while providing overall leadership across the subject portfolio.

You will manage a team of teachers, work with other subject leaders, and partner with parents/carers to foster strong links and high attainment in line with the National Curriculum and GCSE specifications.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in a relevant subject area.
• Experience of leading others and evidence of demonstrating impact in a leadership role
• Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area
• Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE specifications.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design and delivery in your specialist subject area.
• Provide leadership across the suite of subjects and support subject leaders.
• Lead a team of teachers across a range of subjects to ensure high progress and attainment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced curriculum / faculty leader interested in a new challenge or a creative and ambitious subject lead seeking further progression.

As a Head of Curriculum, this role will lead on the curriculum design and delivery in your specialist subject area, as well as having overall leadership responsibilities across the suite of subjects. In this role, you will lead a team of teachers across a range of subjects and be supported by other subject leaders, in providing inspirational curriculum experiences, high quality teaching and learning and high progress and attainment rates for all.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in a relevant subject area.
• Experience of leading others and evidence of demonstrating impact in a leadership role
• Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area
• Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE specifications.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school