Subject Leader for Science

Ribblesdale School; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribblesdale School in Clitheroe is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to join the Science Department leadership team as Curriculum Area Leader, supporting the management of a forward-thinking, aspirational and well-resourced science curriculum area.

The role spans the age range from 4 to 16, offering opportunities to lead science enrichment in the primary provision and to foster a love of learning from an early age within the all-through school, supported by

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to become part of the Science Department leadership team. This role willinvolve supporting the Curriculum Area Leader in managing our forward-thinking, aspirational and well-resourced science curriculum area. Ribblesdale School’sscience department is made up of eleven specialist science teachers with a wide range of experience in delivering high quality education to pupils across the age andability range. The subject is taught in suited accommodation, some of which has been recently refurbished, and benefits from access to cutting edge educationaltechnology.

As a Microsoft Showcase School, we utilise e-learning platforms and our expertise in technology to support our teaching. The Science Department isunapologetically ambitious; the team explores research to inform and expand our practice, using new ideas and strategies alongside well-established teaching andlearning methodology. We want a leader who shares our innovative approach to teaching and learning and strives to achieve excellent results and maximise pupilprogress. The opening of our first reception class in September 2023 heralded the start of a new era for the school as we became an all-through school, catering forpupils from the age of 4 to 16. This role offers exciting opportunities to work across the entire age range, including supporting Science Enrichment within ourprimary provision and fostering a love of learning from an early age.

Applications are encouraged from confident, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. A thirst forchampioning science both as a subject area and across the whole school curriculum is a must, along with the energy and enthusiasm to continue our drive forward atthis exciting time.