Director of Learning: Science

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Start: January 2024

We have a great opportunity for an aspiring leader of Science to join our inspiring and growing School. Do you have what it takes to contribute towards and continue the driving the dramatic improvements at Lordswood Boys’ School? Do you have the passion and commitment to lead and deliver outstanding learning and teacher development? If so, joining the team a Lordswood Boys’ School might be the best career move you ever make.

About Lordswood Boys’ School

Lordswood Boys’ School is part of the Central Academies Trust (CAT). CAT was formed in September 2017 to specifically sponsor Lordswood Boys’ School with one ambition in vastly improving the life chances of the young men the school serves. An educational Trust with members and directors drawn from the highest achieving and highest profile schools in Coventry and Birmingham. Led by our Chief Executive, Dr. David Kershaw MBE, the Trust incorporates members and directors from industry and higher education amongst other fields. Committed to raising achievement in challenging schools and to securing the highest of high equity, we will work relentlessly to change young lives in the Midlands. Any professional that joins in with our mission will have opportunities to work across our schools in the coming years as we seek to develop and promote our own staff into outstanding school improvement experts or leaders of curriculum innovation and world class standards in education. We do not lack ambition.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Director of Learning - Science with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience.

As an experienced teacher, you will work with the current science team, comprising the Head of Department, second in department and other science teachers to develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills. You will have a teaching allocation of 15hrs per week to ensure you have the capacity to support and develop your faculty team.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead others drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience.

Closing date: 17 October Midday.

Proposed Interview Day: Thursday 19th October.

To apply, simply click the button. If you require further information or an informal discussion contact Lee Williams, Principal, details as follows:

E: l.williams@lordswoodboys.co.uk

T: 0121-464 2837

Candidates will be required to submit the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer.