Head of Science

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, dedicated, well-qualified and committed Head of Science to join Calder High School, starting September** **2024.

This is a very exciting time to join The Calder Learning Trust. As a 4-16 All-Through school, we are currently developing both the estate and the curriculum to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest standards of education across all areas of the trust. We have recently secured another ‘good’ judgement from Ofsted and have outcomes in the top 20% of schools nationally and the top 10% schools locally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher seeking a first move into middle leadership or to gain more experience of leadership in a different setting. The Calder Learning Trust is a wonderful place to work, set in the fabulous countryside of the Calder Valley, but within commutable distance of Leeds and Manchester. We have a committed and hardworking staff body and are very proud of our inclusive school which serves a diverse student population who are friendly, creative and articulate. We strive to be a Trust that truly provides opportunities for “Everybody, Everyday”.
- A well-resourced faculty with unique schemes of work developed in-house to tailor the curriculum to the needs of our students.
- A well-structured curriculum with booklets and resources developed across primary, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
- A designated teaching classroom for each member of staff with visualiser and interactive whiteboard
- A fully-resourced science office with workstation for each member of staff
- An opportunity to work with Calder Primary to deliver lesson across EYFS and KS 1 and 2.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Opportunities to work with other faculties to fully integrate aspects of the science curriculum across the wider school
- Extra-curricular opportunities to contribute to science outside of the classroom
- Excellent technical support

Staff at the Trust benefit from a culture which pays real attention to staff wellbeing and workload and provides many opportunities for continuous professional development through coaching, drawing on evidenced based research to make improvements to teaching, learning and the curriculum.

**Closing date**:9.00am on Monday 15 April 2024**

**Interviews: Tuesday 23 April 2024**

**The Calder Learning Trust**

**_ “Everybody, Everyday”_**

The Calder Learning Trust is an all-through school, providing an excellent standard of education for students from 4 - 16 years. There are two phases to our school: Calder Primary School for ages 4 - 11 and Calder High School for ages 11 - 16. Whilst each phase is distinct, they blend seamlessly into one learning community, offering fantastic opportunities for all our students.

Located in the heart of Pennine Yorkshire, in the village of Mytholmroyd, approximately six miles west of Halifax, The Calder Learning Trust serves the Calder Valley community stretching from Halifax through Luddendenfoot, then Mytholmroyd, and beyond to the town of Hebden Bridge and the border of Todmorden. It is ideally situated both close to the countryside and with easy transport links to towns and cities for varied learning opportunities outside the classroom.

We aim for our students from Reception to Year 11 to become confident, responsible and articulate young people, supported within and beyond the curriculum and engaging in the fantastic range of opportunities available. These include The Duke of Edinburgh award, sporting events and competitions and Expressive Arts. We were recently inspected by OFSTED as an all-through school in February 2022, and rated Good.

Our school values are ‘Care, Commitment, Courage’ and are woven through all that we do. Here at The Calder Learning Trust we aim for ‘Everybody, Everyday' to be and do their very best so that they can realise their dreams and aspirations.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school and offering you the opportunity to take a guided tour.

Mr A Guise

Headteacher at The Calder Learning Trust