Girl's Schools Association
Location
England | United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Head of Science to join our innovative and thriving Science Department and lead our team of experienced and talented Science specialists.
Full Time - for September 2024
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Head of Science to join our innovative and thriving Science Department and lead our team of experienced and talented Science specialists.
This position is suitable for an experienced teacher, who ideally has been a head on an individual science and looking for the next step in their career. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, who will bring passion and enthusiasm for the subject. You will have a clear desire to ensure high standards of pupil progression and attainment and provide stimulating learning opportunities.
As Head of Science, you will take the lead for the co-ordination of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, ensuring that each provision delivers challenging and inspiring science education to the girls, many of whom take these subjects at A-Level with ambitions to study science based courses at university. You will lead on enrichment around the subjects and in collaboration with the Head of STEM provide education opportunities in STEM related disciplines.
We welcome applications from both the independent and state sector. Any science specialism will be considered; however Chemistry would be of interest.
As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every girl is challenged and supported in equal measure.
We recognise that our staff are key to our success, and we offer a supportive working environment, with competitive terms and conditions and a wide range of opportunities for continuous professional development. We provide an excellent induction programme for all new staff as well as a Pension Scheme, meals on duty and excellent working conditions. Full details are included in our Vacancy Information Pack.
We are also a Microsoft Showcase School where your information technology skills will be developed, and you will be provided with a Microsoft Surface.
Applications should be made via our website portal and must be received by 09.00am on Monday 4 March 2024. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
For further details please click HERE or alternatively call 01635 204712 or email [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.
At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ
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