Science Lead – Hampton Bridge School

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd invites applications for a Science Lead Teacher at Hampton Bridge School in Northampton. The role focuses on delivering Science to GCSE level within a progressive, project-based curriculum and includes oversight of the science curriculum across the school.

You will coach colleagues, develop subject plans and resources, contribute to research-led practice, and help establish the Spaghetti Bridge approach. Early application encouraged; safeguarding checks required.

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate qualification to deliver Science to GCSE level.
• Be passionate about Science and capable of delivering a creative, project-based curriculum.
• Have experience of middle leadership/subject leadership.
• Be a team player, able to coach and model excellent teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Science curriculum across the school and provide subject plans, resources and QA.
• Support colleagues to deliver Science through the Enterprise Learning project-based curriculum.
• Contribute to establishing and embedding the Spaghetti Bridge curriculum across the school.
• Engage in career development and cross-group networking within the school community.

Skills

Science leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Curriculum planning

Team player

Education

GCSE Science qualification

Job description

Science Lead - Hampton Bridge School

Hampton Bridge School is a specialist school for students pupils aged 6 – 19, set on the edge of Northampton city centre.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Science Lead Teacher who is open to learning a modern approach to teaching pupils with social, emotional, mental health needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, passionate Science practitioner who would like to work within a progressive and innovative curriculum.

The Science Lead will teach students in the third phase of our curriculum, Community Ready, including those on accredited pathways so must be able to deliver Science up to GCSE level as a minimum.

They will also have oversight over the Science curriculum for the whole school, they will provide subject specific plans, resources and quality assurance.

A key part of their role will be supporting colleagues to deliver Science through our project based curriculum, Enterprise Learning.

There are excellent opportunities for career development, cross group networking and to be part of our research focused work within this role. You will also be part of establishing the Spaghetti Bridge curriculum at our brand new school.

Candidates will:

• Hold an appropriate qualification to deliver Science to GCSE level as a minimum
• Be passionate about Science and the possibilities of teaching this through a creative, dynamic, project based curriculum
• Have experience of middle leadership/subject leadership
• Be an team player, who is able to coach and model excellent teaching practice to others

Our creative, individualised approach to learning, is centred around well-being and skills for independence. From the time our students arrive, we assess their individual interests, passions and desires to build a project based curriculum to meet their needs. In so doing, we ensure they are well prepared to achieve their goals and succeed.

We understand the importance of building meaningful relationships with students and families to nurture growth and development of relational milestones such as, building trust and sharing enjoyment. Care and making connections are at the heart of our ethos and we work hard to ensure that all staff feel cared for too.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. As part of a new and growing group, we will be able to offer significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in order to develop innovative teaching practice.

The well-being of our staff is an important priority; therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work-life balance. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children and young adults can learn and thrive.

We recognise that our schools all serve their own communities and are unique, but we also insist that our schools follow Spaghetti Bridge ways of working which ensure that there are high expectations and equality of opportunity for all our pupils.

Early application is encouraged, we may seek to appoint prior to the closing date.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. We will request references from where you have worked with either children or adults at risk and will undertake an online check. Please be aware that references will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.