Head of Science

Location

West Berkshire, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Tes is supporting this school who offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6–19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.

This school takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding.

The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages.

The services on offer included a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

Job Summary and Duties

Working as the Head of Science, you will deliver fun educational based learning which is tailored to each pupils needs to ensure they will achieve positive results.

The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference.

You will be expected to lead the teaching of and co-ordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils.

You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people they support.

Following a thorough induction programme, your duties will include:

• Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments
• Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets
• Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education
• Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings.

Key Skills Required

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status is desirable; GSCE Grade C or above passes in Science, English and Maths
• Have a background of teaching Science at a Secondary Level, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
• Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculum
• Be experienced in or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils and young people with challenging behaviour (SEMH/EBD)

Benefits

You’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email [email protected] for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2007313 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route. 

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