Subject Leader Science/ Leader of Learning Science + TLR2b

Role: Subject Leader of Science

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: MPS/UPS

Allowance: TLR2b, currently £5703

Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime

Closing date:- 9 am 7 October 2024

Interviews: - w.c 14 October 2024

Witton Park Academy is part of Achievement through Collaboration Trust - an ambitious and supportive Trust, where children come first and are at the heart of all we do.

We are looking for a leader who shares our values. A leader who uses coaching as their philosophy for developing people. A leader who can support Science strategically, can roll their sleeves up and ‘get stuff done’ and can teach well. A leader who will help us shape the future direction of the department and the school, you will play a key role raising standards to ensure students exceed expectations. Our ambition is to be in the top 20% of schools nationally for student outcomes. 

We offer a school that will genuinely invest, support and develop you to become an outstanding practitioner and enable you to keep climbing the career ladder. If you are ambitious about excelling in your career and taking on additional responsibilities, we will give you the opportunities that you crave.

As Leader of Learning / Subject Leader of Science, you will work closely with other members of the leadership team, all of whom are passionate about improving the life chances of our students, making sure that they fulfil their part in ensuring that Witton Park Academy is a school to be proud of. In addition there will be opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in our other schools to support school improvement.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated professional to join our school and make a difference to the lives of our students and the community we serve.

We encourage you to read the accompanying documentation highlighting our values, vision and culture as a school. I would also encourage you to browse our internal CPL training at the site here to give you a full flavour of how we support staff.

https://sites.google.com/wittonpark.org.uk/cpldashboard/cpl-dashboard?authuser=0

We offer you:

● A model of coaching to support you in the role.

● A broad range of external CPD opportunities including NPQ qualifications, routes to becoming or sustaining a role as an SLE.

● A vibrant internal CPD structure that has been identified as outstanding practice.

● A role that will be supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team.

We welcome visits to the school or informal conversations. Please contact Sarah Matts, Associate Assistant Headteacher, if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity smatts@wittonpark.org.uk.

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.