Science Head of Faculty and Member of the Extended Senior Leadership Team.

Are you an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who wants to become our Head of Science, someone who has a passion for science and a commitment to ensuring that staff and students share the importance of science in the 21st Century?

The successful candidate will be a member of our Extended Senior Leadership Team in a rapidly expanding Academy and will play an instrumental part in being at the forefront of change as we strive to be outstanding in all areas.

Do you have what it takes to lead and inspire a great team; to create the next generation of young scientists; and the ability to drive forward that vision for the faculty, across the Academy and beyond?

You will play a vital role in raising standards in Science, in the further development of teachers, curriculum delivery and working towards outstanding practice, consistency and excellence within this faculty area.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner and leader who is an enthusiastic, innovative and engaging leader of Science. The Science Faculty offers a wide programme of options at Key Stage 4 and 5 including AQA Trilogy Combined Science, AQA Separate Sciences (a popular option choice for approx. 60-70 students each year), BTEC Level 3 Science and the three separate A Levels. 

The Science Faculty is comprised of a large team of experienced teachers and middle leaders, including an Assistant Head of Faculty, Key Stage Leaders, Lead Practitioner and Lead Teacher in Science who offer a wealth of support and professional advice to staff at all levels, and teaching assistants and technicians who support the delivery of the curriculum. There are 13 specialist laboratories for practical lessons as well as access to computer rooms for vocational coursework.

We can offer you: -

• Friendly and supportive staff across the Academy.
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities including opportunities to undertake our own in-house CPD programmes, as well as with external providers such as National Professional Qualifications.
• We are a TEEP ambassador School with Level 4 trainers.
• The opportunity to work with a highly supportive, well-established, dedicated and visible Senior Leadership Team.
•  Excellent facilities and resources.
• A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, staff sports including a new multi-gym, well-being counsellor, Academy nurse, well-being co-ordinator for staff, monthly staff breakfasts, employee assistance programme and much more.
•  A large and expanding Academy at the forefront of change and growth, with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students.
• Highly dedicated and committed Lead practitioners and pastoral team
•  We would consider a substantial package for a candidate who may have to re-locate. 

You will:

•  be an outstanding teacher with a proven record of raising achievement in science with consistent impact on teaching, learning and progress and attainment in science.
•  have experience of teaching all three disciplines, biology, chemistry and/or physics at least at GCSE, either Combined and/or Single Science.
• an ability to teach A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and/or BTEC L3 is highly desirable.
• be able to support in the development of the curriculum, teaching, learning and staff development
• be a successful, highly organised leader with at least five years’ experience in school leadership.
• have significant experience of coaching, observing teachers, giving feedback to staff and training staff in teaching and learning.
• be positive, enthusiastic and resilient and an effective team member.
•  have a clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• meet the job specification criteria – please see the attached job description.

For more information about the academy, role and requirements click on the links below.

Application process:

Previous Applicants need not apply. 

Please complete a Joseph Leckie Academy application form and a letter of application. 

Please see the attached job description and person specification and address them in your letter as well as the questions below.  

Applicants should address the following two questions in their letter:

1. Explain how your experience, skills and qualities to date have prepared you for this role. 
2. The future of Joseph Leckie Academy and how you see your role within this?

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

We welcome visits to the Academy, please contact Mrs A Morgan to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th November at 8.00am

Interviews will take place week commencing 2nd December 2024

Please send completed applications to Mrs A Morgan at recruitment@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.