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Teacher - Head of Science Faculty

Salary £30,000 - £46,525
Location Wimborne
Job Term Full Time
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Head of Science to join our school.

Actual Salary £30,000 - £46,525 per annum (MPS 1 to UPS 3)

TLR 1.2, £11,411 per annum.

The role is offered on a full time and permanent basis. 

Start Date September 2024

Are you a passionate and innovative educator with expertise in Science? We are seeking an outstanding individual to take on the role of Head of Faculty. If you are ready to lead by example, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and inspire both students and colleagues, we want to hear from you.

Heads of Faculty have accountability for the Quality of Education within the faculty. This includes professional leadership and management to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

The Post includes:

  • Leading an exceptional and thriving Science department
  • Leading to develop further the quality of teaching and learning
  • Managing the development of the Science Faculty
  • Working with senior and middle managers towards whole school improvements 

We are looking for someone who can:

  • Set high expectations for the Quality of Education within the faculty. 
  • Establish and implement faculty improvement plans which focus on development and whole school aims
  • Manage the work of Heads of  Biology, Chemistry and Physics in line with faculty improvement priorities.
  • Effectively monitor and evaluate the Quality of Education through quality assurance activities in line with the school QA processes.

Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has previous experience of 

  • Subject leadership within a secondary setting or other relevant leadership experience, with ability to show whole school improvement.
  • Experience of successful teaching Science in the following key stages: KS3, KS4 and KS5

We can offer:

  • An exciting school with state-of-the-art facilities
  • A friendly and supportive staff and leadership team
  • High quality professional development opportunities 
  • A positive, supportive community of staff, Local School Committee Members and parents

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.  

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Cheri Draga on Tel no 01202 856 313 or by emailing recruitment@queenelizabeths.com

About our School

Our school vision of a Commitment to Hope  permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.

At Queen Elizabeth's school, our aim is to provide the best possible education for students of all abilities and interests. Above all, our commitment is to provide a safe, secure and happy environment for every student in the school.

For more information please visit our school website: https://www.queenelizabeths.com/

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

  • a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
  • a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
  • free onsite parking
  • access to the local government or teachers pension scheme 
  • a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.

Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above). 

Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name. 

Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.

Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

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