Coordinator of Learning - Science

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Coordinator of Learning - Science to lead our science department in delivering an outstanding curriculum and fostering a passion for scientific inquiry among our students. As Coordinator of Learning, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the delivery of the science curriculum, supporting teachers, and promoting excellence across the department. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated educator to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators at Leigh Academy Minster.

Our newly appointed candidate will continue the development and implementation of Science across the academy and have the opportunity to develop the KS3 MYP Curriculum. Supporting the Deputy Director of Learning, you will help raise the quality of teaching and learning in the department for all of our students.

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful team that produces good outcomes and excellent results and we are confident that our teaching and support teams, our facilities and most importantly our students will inspire you. As an IB World School, applicants that have previous experience in delivering this curriculum are of strong interest to us but please note that this criterion is not essential as training will be provided.

Our successful candidate will advise and support the Senior Leadership Team on the development and implementation across all key stages including;

• appropriate courses
• schemes of work
• assessments
• Data Analysis of student progress
• teaching and learning strategies

The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and offering a salary of MPS/UPS commensurate with experience plus a TLR2A (£3,391). 

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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.  

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.