School Improvement Leader of Science
Thomas Telford School
Telford and Wrekin
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2025
Job overview
Probably the best opportunity available in England for an Outstanding Science Leader and Teacher.
This is a post of significant importance that warrants high level investment for an employee that stands out as being the best that there is in Science and as such a substantial salary up to Headteacher level is available if necessary to recognise the importance of this post.
The post is central to our aspiration to promote curriculum excellence in all TTMAT schools, with scope to develop as we grow.
About the role:
- This post is aimed at attracting one of the most successful Science teachers and leaders in the UK who has achieved a prodigious record in Science GCSE outcomes.
- Its focus will be precise and will require sustained time commitment to one project at a time to drive up standards in one of the academies in the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust. Our schools are located in Telford, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell.
- You will be afforded considerable autonomy to develop your vision and objectives.
- Delivery of the best Science outcomes that students of all abilities can achieve is the goal.
- Can you create and deliver a plan?
- Are you able to develop teachers to assist in delivering your plan?
- Will your plan be standards driven and are you comfortable with external validation of standards being monitored and evaluated?
- Are you prepared to teach a 50% timetable and allow other Science teachers to observe and share in your teaching methods?
The benefits to taking on this challenge:
- You will improve outcomes for the students in TTMAT.
- You will work for an ambitious multi-academy trust, contributing to the delivery of the Thomas Telford Template.
- You will shape and develop the curriculum.
- You will create, implement and evaluate your plan.
- You will hone and cultivate your leadership skills by bringing your vision for Science to fruition.
- You will have the opportunity to build and strengthen teams.
- You will benefit from experiencing different settings over time.
- You will work in premier conditions.
- You will be eligible to benefit from Performance Related Pay.
- You will be supported by TTMAT Headteachers and the Executive team.
- You will join a highly professional network committed to delivering excellence to the learners that we serve.
- You will have access to Professional Development opportunities to support your career development.
Application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net under ’Job Vacancies’ on the ‘Quick Link’ tab. Please send your application form to Ms Fiona Seddon, Executive Advisor, Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW, or email hr@ttmat.net
Closing date: Apply immediately.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.
Attached documents
About Thomas Telford School
Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.
Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.
Headteacher
Sir Kevin Satchwell
Values and vision
Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.
The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.
Ofsted report
“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”
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