Head of Science

2 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom The Sigma Trust Full time

**Paxman Academy**

**Head of Science**

**Pay Range: Leadership 6-10**

**Actual Salary from: £50,122 - £55,360**

**Start Date: 1st September 2023**

**The Role**

**Some of your key responsibilities will include**:

- Be accountable for student progress and development within the department.
- Be innovative in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.
- Take a lead in planning collaboratively with colleagues in order to promote effective practice.
- Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Local Governance Committee and Headteacher.
- Effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the designated curriculum portfolio.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

**We're looking for you if you have**:

- Qualified Teacher Status.
- The ability to teach “outstanding” lessons.
- Experience of supporting staff and students in maintaining high standards.

**Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?**

We can offer you:

- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- Employee Benefits: Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

**Additional Information**:
**To Apply**

**Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 18th April 2023**

**Interviewing date: Week beginning 24th April 2023**

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.


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