Lead Practitioner of Science

We seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and dynamic Lead Practitioner of Science who can deliver outstanding lessons and lead the development of innovative, creative and outstanding teaching within the Department, supporting the development of teaching and learning across the school.

Applicants must be well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring colleagues to join our highly regarded and successful Science Department. The faculty has an outstanding leadership team and collaborative culture. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicant will share these values and play an active part in the Science curriculum at all levels. You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your passion for the subject and creative teaching, presence and personality. Applications are invited from motivated and inspirational teachers who are ready for leadership; you will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of exceptional outcomes, high-quality teaching and purposeful learning in your current role, and the ability to inspire people successfully.

We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole-school commitment to professional development since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect of raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing support colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Multi-Academy Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

Wade Deacon High School is friendly, dynamic and innovative. Our latest OFSTED report from November 2022 described us as ‘an outstanding school’ in all areas, praising the school for providing pupils with a ‘first-rate education’ and an ‘aspirational curriculum’, describing pupils as ‘extremely happy’ and their behaviour as ‘exemplary’.

We pride ourselves on the quality and diversity of our curriculum, including our personal development and extracurricular provision, which not only enable our students to enjoy their learning but also allow them to be able to meet the many challenges that they will face in the future, understanding the wider world and their place within it.

Above all else, we are a school that believes that every student, regardless of their context or starting point, can and should achieve their full potential. If you believe that you have the motivation, belief and leadership quality to contribute to our future success, we would welcome an application from you.

An application form and further details are available via the school website: www.wadedeacon.co.uk or on request by telephoning the school on 0151 423 2721.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 15th January 2024.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

Wade Deacon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of our Personnel Recruitment Specification and be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and medical clearance.