Curriculum Leader

Salary: Inner London Leadership L1-L7 plus enhanced allowance for all teaching staff

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Swiss Cottage, London Borough of Camden, NW3 3AQ

Start Date: September 2024

Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with leadership qualities? Would you be interested in working at an academy that offers unique links to UCL and an innovative connected curriculum and collaborative approach? If yes, we encourage you to apply for the position of Head of Biology at the state-of-the-art UCL Academy. We offer iconic state-of-the-art facilities, training and development opportunities and the chance to work with the latest innovations in classroom technology.

This post will form part of the science leadership team, which includes the Faculty Leader, Curriculum Leaders for Physics and Chemistry and Head of KS3 and KS4 Science. The successful candidate will focus primarily on line management, curriculum development and standards of Biology across all levels. They will have high expectations for their students, and set and deliver high standards and commands credibility through their expertise.

The Science department UCL Academy plan and teach a curriculum which is both inspiring and engaging and includes elements of cutting edge research. We have 6 dedicated science labs, 2 open learning spaces and a lecture theatre. Our links with University College London gives us access to unrivalled University laboratories with specialist equipment. We aim to enrich our students with practical and real-life context self-directed activities. The iGEM competition, Global Experiment, CREST awards, Greenpower Electric Car' competition and Salter's chemistry festivals are encouraged, to extend the students beyond the curriculum and give them a chance to experience 'genuine' science. We have very strong links to the Welcome Trust, The Crick Institute and the Queen Square Brain Bank.

We Offer

State-of-the-art sports facilities, including our unique Superstudios, subject specialism suites and demonstration theatres for interactive teaching;Focus on your wellbeing and workload balance so that you can thrive in your role with the support of our wonderful school community;Unlimited access to opportunities for self-development;An exclusive partnership with UCL;A generous Academy paid health care plan for all staff;Cycle to Work scheme with ample space for bike storage;An ambitious and forward thinking ethos. You can also visit for more information.

How To Apply:

To apply please complete and submit a detailed application form, through the link provided. Your application is a direct application to The UCL Academy.

Closing Date: Sunday 24th March 2024, by midday

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

Any appointment will be conditional on the present post holder being appointed to a new post.

Please note that if you have not heard from the Academy within 2 weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

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