Curriculum Area Leader: Science
Penistone Grammar School ALC
Barnsley
- £31,650 - £63,374 per year
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR1A (£14290 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2025
Job overview
Penistone Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Curriculum Area Leader for Science. We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm, drive and determination to lead this inspirational department and continue its well-established tradition of success.
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary Range: MPS/UPS with TLR1A (£14290 per annum)
Start Date: September 2025
About the role:
You will be a first-class practitioner who will thrive upon the commitment our students have to their learning, a leader who has the knowledge, expertise and determination to make a positively make a difference in the life of each and every student who learns science; a leader who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible.
The science department continually achieves excellent GCSE and A level results well within the top 20% nationally. Furthermore, 40% of our students at the end of Y9 go on to study separate science, and currently 41% of subjects studied by our A level students are biology, chemistry or physics.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of leading a team and a proven track record at KS4/5 or will be a Second in Department excited at the opportunity of further developing their career.
About our school:
Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Proud and Be Supportive. We are also extremely proud of our ambition to achieve excellence through a values driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years of validated outcomes, with over 90% of students gaining entry to their preferred choice of university in 2024.
We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative teacher development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.
As a school, we pride ourselves on evidence informed practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.
Who can I speak to for more information?
For an application form and pack please contact our Recruitment Partner, Julia Peat at Hays Education on 0114 272 1470 or julia.peat1@hays.com Further information can be found on www.hays.co.uk/jobs/penistone-grammar-school or https://penistone-gs.uk/current-vacancies
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 09.00am.
Attached documents
About Penistone Grammar School ALC
- Penistone Grammar School ALC
- Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S36 7BX
- United Kingdom
Penistone Grammar School
Penistone Grammar School really is a special place to work. There’s no doubt that our amazing student body of 1900 students, including 300 Post 16 students, and our state-of-the-art building set in beautiful surroundings, make coming to work worthwhile. However, what really makes Penistone the school it is, is our staff. Our success as a school is directly attributable to the collaborative interaction and support between colleagues, complemented by a commitment to doing all they can for the benefit of each and every one of our students. We value the unique contribution each member of staff makes to our learning community.
We are fully committed to meeting the needs of all our students and providing them with the very best teaching and learning. Students come to us from the small town of Penistone and from the surrounding villages. We also take students from further afield and we are over-subscribed. Our intake is genuinely comprehensive although we have retained Grammar School in our name to maintain the link with our history.
For more information or to visit the school see our website www.penistone-gs.uk or contact our HR Officer: Sue Williams by email swilliams@penistone-gs.uk or telephone: 01226 762114 ext 2022
Principal
Mr Paul Crook
Values and vision
Penistone Grammar School is built on strong relationships. A happy school, we are at the heart of our community and provide an excellent educational experience for students from years 7 through to 13. Everything we do is driven by our core values: Aim High; Be Determined; Be Kind; Be Proud; Be Supportive; and is underpinned by honesty, integrity and respect. We believe the potential our students hold in terms of their personal achievement is limitless. We will empower them to go forward, prepared for whatever challenges they face with absolute confidence, aware that they have the knowledge, skills and qualities needed to succeed.
Ofsted report
Leaders have high aspirations for pupils. Pupils study for ambitious qualifications They achieve well in external examinations. In lessons they are respectful and focus on learning. Teachers deliver high quality lessons Pupils secure appropriate destinations for their next steps in education or training.
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