Head of Science
Woodcote High School
Croydon
- New
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- TCT1 – TCT14 £36,413 – £53,994 + TLR D £10,189
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2025 or September 2025 (Negotiable)
- Apply by:
- 16 December 2024
Job overview
Job Overview
Woodcote High School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Head of Science to join our team.
Woodcote High School is a fantastic place to work and learn. We have recently joined The Collegiate Trust whose vision of an exceptional education for all accurately describes the ambitions we hold for our students. They are bright, well-motivated and a pleasure to work with, whilst our staff are talented, hard-working and ambitious for themselves and others.
What does the role involve?
We currently have a team of fourteen teachers in our Science department, teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to students across the school. Our Science Department offers a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where curiosity thrives, and critical thinking flourishes. Are you ready to explore the wonders of the universe, uncover the secrets of nature, and push the boundaries of innovation? From hands-on laboratory experiments to cutting-edge projects, our curriculum equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a fast-paced, scientific world. Guided by passionate educators and enriched by modern facilities, you'll be inspired to support our students to question, experiment, and make discoveries that matter. Apply today and become a part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of our young people through science!
Who are we looking for?
The Job Description and Person Specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.
About Woodcote High School
At Woodcote High School, our purpose is excellence. We are robust in the delivery of lessons ensuring that we enthuse a thirst for knowledge and develop confident, critical thinkers who embrace challenge. In creating an exceptional learning environment, we will meet the needs of all our students, supporting them in their journey to reach their full potential. We want to ensure that our students live by our ASPIRE values of High Ambition, Self-reliance, Perseverance, Inquisitiveness, Respect and Enthusiasm for life. We have developed our curriculum to be not only academically rigorous, but to foster a culture of success in our students.
About The Collegiate Trust
TCT has grown out of Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large, outstanding (OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education. Since 2015, our Trust has been growing and, today, we are a family of 8 schools with c.6000 pupils and 800+ employees. The planned addition of a further secondary school will bring our Trust to c.7000 pupils and c.1000 employees.
How to apply
For more information, on what you will be doing, who we are looking for, the school and the Trust please download the Applicant Information Pack.
To apply please use the application form on the TES website.
*Please note: we reserve the right to begin the interview process prior to the application deadline and may close the role early if we identify suitable candidates. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About Woodcote High School
Since opening in 1957, Woodcote High School has constantly evolved and grown, whilst remaining at the forefront of educational developments in the area.
Exam results have for many years exceeded national and local averages, delivering a positive Progress 8 score. Other landmark achievements over recent years include significant building projects, the opening of a Sixth Form at the School, the opening of an international standard athletics facility (Track Coulsdon, in conjunction with South London Harriers and other funding partners) and the establishment of the Enhanced Learning Provisionfor mobility impaired students.
Woodcote is a busy community, with lots to offer our students. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds that in turn increases their enthusiasm for enrichment both in and out of the classroom. Those interested in music and performance deliver great seasonal productions, and benefit from a wide range of individual music tuition. Our world-class Track Coulsdon is at the heart of our great sport and PE facilities, and we have a full range of extra-curricular sport.
In the Sixth Form, in addition to the whole school enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to stand for student leadership positions, take part in charity events and lead assemblies for raising awareness on subjects they are passionate about. We also run a series of events where guest speakers are invited into school to speak to the student body.
For more information, see our school website:
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