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Science Lead

Science Lead

Bankside College

Worcestershire

  • Expired
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
11 October 2024

Job overview

At Outcomes First Group, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love! 

Job Title:        Science Lead

Location:      Bankside School, Worcester

Salary:        £35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours:         37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Contract:      Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Science Lead to join our close-knit team at Bankside School located in Worcester.

About the role

We are looking for a creative Science Teacher who has the skills to push standards to improve and give students the tools to achieve their best in Science, by preparing and delivering well-structured, inclusive lessons. 

The ability to make an outstanding contribution to the development of this core subject is essential and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics in the right applicant. We are looking for a special individual who is able to help re-engage the young people that we serve. Experience in working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health related difficulties is an advantage. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. 

Key Result Areas

  • Plan, implement, review and develop the Science curriculum to ensure provision is responsive to individual learning needs, reflects national standards and legal requirements. Ensure a balanced curricular approach that will encourage and reward participation in learning through achievement and progression.
  • Develop and organise teaching and other support staff to ensure the effective delivery of the Science curriculum. Promote and ensure pupil support and the achievement of high professional and teaching standards. 
  • Ensure the continuous improvement of learning in Science and support provision based on an annual planning cycle with clear objectives and targets and a quality improvement plan based on self-evaluation and external benchmarks.

Qualifications Required

  • QTS

About us

Bankside School is an independent specialist school near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Our new specialist school caters for young people aged 11-18 years old with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities.

For over 16 years, Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. 

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. 

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About Bankside College

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We are Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, certified Great Place to Work for the past 2 years running and leaders within education and care.  For over 16 years we’ve been providing specialist care for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.

Our Post 16 college will be an independent specialist college, providing day and residential programmes to students aged 18-25 years with autism, complex needs and learning disabilities offering vocational training.  Based in 30 acres of beautiful surroundings, the college will accommodate 30 learners and will have a personalised approach for the students.  The college will be based close to one of our residential services, providing the opportunity to offer a package of support which includes residential education through utilising the available services across the group; thus ensuring the best possible outcomes for each individual.

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