Assistant Curriculum Leader for Science
Copley Academy
Tameside
- £35,865 - £53,299 per year
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2d £4,215
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 21 April 2024 (Summer Term) or ASAP
- Apply by:
- 24 November 2024
Job overview
Copley Academy is a GOOD school (Ofsted, June 2024). Our latest Ofsted report describes that we are 'ambitious for pupils to succeed' and that leaders are 'considerate of staff workload and wellbeing' Most importantly, the report also says that students are 'proud to be part of this friendly school community'.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to support the Associate Assistant Principal for Science (Head of Department) in leading a forward thinking and ambitious Science department, on a permanent basis. Working closely with colleagues in the department and across the academy, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead curriculum planning, teaching and learning at KS3 and KS4, embedding challenge for all and ensuring all students make exceptional progress.
There will also be the opportunity to grow as a leader through a dedicated CPD package, that will equip the post holder for further future progression.
The successful candidate will have:
• Outstanding teaching and interpersonal skills
• A strong academic background with the ability to teach to GCSE
• A demonstrable track record in leading student progress
• Evidence of impact using quality first teaching
• Evidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional development
• The desire to maximise the performance of all students and the very best progress for all
The post is suitable for a successful teacher/ leader who has a proven track record, seeking an opportunity to work in a professional and highly purposeful environment within a culture where we want all our students to ‘Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow’.
Great Academies Education Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Mr J Bond (Business and Operations Manager) on 0161 338 6684 or by emailing, mail@copleyacademy.org.uk . You can also visit our website to find out more about our Academy, https://copley.greatacademies.co.uk/.
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st October at 9am. We reserve the right to close applications early should there be enough suitable candidates apply.
Attached documents
About Copley Academy
We have been officially rated as a GOOD school by Ofsted (June 2024). You can read the report by clicking here.
Our Aims
The Copley aims, produced and developed by our staff, are meant to be practical and constructive. They are aims to be used. Our aims are referred to constantly in planning for our future. They demonstrate our belief that a school should actively promote positive moral values in everything it does.
The aims attempt to describe how life at Copley should be lived by all the people who work here - children and adults. This emphasis on the quality of everyday experience at Copley is the necessary foundation for achievement - in public examinations and in the development of responsible and active young people.
At Copley we believe in:
The right of everyone to be happy.
The need for everyone to respect each other.
The need for everyone to have self-respect.
The right of everyone to learn and develop.
The need for everyone to help each other.
We try hard to put them in to practice.
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