Head of Science

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PERMANENT CONTRACT
Start date**:January 2023**

Location**:Walthamstow**

Protocol Education are working in close collaboration with a mainstream secondary school who are seeking to recruit a Head of Science.

As a Head of Science, you will work to develop an innovative, dynamic, and high achieving setting.

Not only will you oversee the Science Department, but you will also be responsible for teaching Science to students in Key Stage 3 to 5.

The ability to build strong relationships as you will be supporting other members of staff to be their best and interact and support with students to foster their enthusiasm for learning.

Rated as Excellent in 2019 by Ofsted this institution aims for educational excellence in all areas, showcasing this through their excellent student leadership and high staff retention.

**Attributes of successful practitioner**:

- Be a positive person able to lead and work effectively as part of a team.
- Be an excellent leader with the ability to inspire both staff and students.
- Be passionate about teaching and committed to contributing to the school community.
- Teach through a range of styles and activities to encourage thinking skills and encourage our students to be active learners.

**Responsibilities**:

- Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
- Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
- Curriculum planning.
- Communications with parents and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.

**What the school can offer in return:**
- Friendly and supportive team of teachers
- Modern and well-resourced facilities
- Commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programmes
- Onsite parking for those who drive

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online searchas part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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