Director of Science
The Hinckley School
Leicestershire
- New
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS + TLR1 (Potential for leadership scale for the right candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
Director of Science | Senior leadership opportunities for the right candidate
This is a very exciting opportunity to join our highly popular and thriving school and lead the science department in securing outstanding pupil outcomes in Science. There is also an opportunity for the right candidate to join the senior leadership team. All science specialists are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Science is a popular subject at The Hinckley School and is taught from Y7 through to Y13. The successful candidate will lead the department in securing outstanding pupil outcomes in Science, via the development of the quality of teaching and learning across the faculty through collaborative planning, curriculum development and assessment, planning and moderation. You will work with the SLT Lead being accountable for the delivery of key teaching and learning and CPD objectives as determined in negotiation with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as a whole.
We are investing heavily in our Science provision - the successful candidate will benefit from our revolutionised and extensive STEAM build, with state of the art facilities and science labs, creating a very unique and timely opportunity. With our bespoke year 7 and 8 area and refurbished sixth form, the school is truly building brighter futures.
It really is an exciting time to join The Hinckley School. In September 2023 we were rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted. Whether you are relatively new to leadership or have previous leadership experience, we would love to hear from you if you share our values and want to be involved in the exciting next stages at The Hinckley School. Regardless of experience the successful candidate will have the ability to think strategically, inspire, challenge and motivate others to achieve. You will work with committed colleagues passionate about improving outcomes for all students and creating a school that is aspirational and ambitious, inclusive and welcoming for all.
The role offers an opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues and professionals both in school and across The Futures Trust who commit generously of their time to train and develop colleagues. We pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, support and success, and offer focused CPDL for all staff based on their future aspirations.
The Hinckley School and the Futures Trust is passionate about building brighter futures for the young people who attend its schools, and the Trust is a rapidly growing and successful Multi Academy Trust driven by a set of compelling values:
1. Learners First – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon the educational benefit of our pupils and students within a safe and supportive environment
2. It’s About Learning – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon developing and improving the learning of pupils and students underpinned by harmonious and trusting relationships
3. No Barriers – no excuses, only support to ensure young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees maximise the academic achievement of pupils and students whilst enabling them to develop and flourish as well-rounded individuals
What makes us a good employer?
The Trust recognises that people's needs will change throughout their working lives and is committed to developing and delivering working practices and policies that are responsive to this. In addition to opportunities for professional development the Trust offers attractive reward and benefits packages including competitive rates of pay, access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, online discount at retail, travel, theme park and other leisure providers, policies to support family and carer commitments, Occupational Health services and career pathways across the Trust.
This is a truly exciting opportunity for an ambitious and aspiring leader to make significant impact and to help shape the future of our pupils.
School visits are highly recommended and welcomed.
If you would like to arrange a visit, discuss the role in more details and for more information please contact Mike Sherwin on the below:
T: 07525 889925
Closing date: 9am Monday 14th October 2024
Interview date: W/C 14th October
Please note that all applications must be received on an application form. We do not accept CV’s.
The Hinckley School and The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidates for all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.
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About The Hinckley School
Originally established as Hinckley Grammar School nearly 400 years ago, The Hinckley School is now a modern and aspirational learning community which retains the same commitment to placing students first and providing them with the highest quality education.
Recognised as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023, The Hinckley School is an 11-18 provider proud to serve the town of Hinckley and the surrounding areas and is committed to providing outstanding learning and achievement for all. The sense of community and belonging at The Hinckley School is clear for all to see, with staff proud to nurture strong, supportive and professional relationships with students throughout their seven-year journey. As students’ progress to GCSE and then to A Level study, they experience high expectations and inspirational teaching, an extensive range of enriching activities beyond the classroom and a learning environment which fosters self-discipline and aspiration.
A bespoke character education programme centred around PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Discipline and Engagement, alongside high-quality pastoral care and excellent academic provision, not only ensures that students graduate from The Hinckley School having secured the destinations of their dreams, but also with the characteristics, strong moral purpose and self-belief to succeed on the modern global stage.
Our partnership with the highly regarded multi academy trust, The Futures Trust, has meant significant investment into school buildings and facilities, enabling us to create a much improved and truly outstanding learning environment for all. With ‘The Bridge’, a mini school just for new Year 7 students which provides an unrivalled transition experience from Primary to Secondary School, ‘The Gateway’; a bespoke Year 8 offer, dedicated Year Hubs, a refurbished Sixth Form and planning permission secured for a multi-million-pound STEAM new build, there has never been a more exciting time to join The Hinckley School.
The ability to work with Trust colleagues from other good and outstanding schools across the region has also meant a culture of collaboration, improvement and best practice. At all levels our staff benefit from support, mentorship, CPD and progression opportunities across the Trust family of 8 schools in Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Staff development, workload and well-being is a high priority for all leaders within the school. Working together with The Futures Trust, The Hinckley School is building brighter futures for its students, its staff and its community.
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