Job Description
Barking and Dagenham, East London MPS/UPS (Inner London) + Career Progression
About this role
Deputy Head of Science - Barking and Dagenham
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Head of Science for an ambitious Science teacher seeking to further their career in our Barking and Dagenham School.
Our schoolis an established school with a good reputation and a strong sense of community spirit and ambition for our pupils to truly advance in life and personal development.
We are seeking a fully-qualified, committed and inspirational Deputy Head of Science with a proven track record of success in teaching Chemistry or Biology at a high standard. This post will also require overseeing the aspect of KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum, mentoring NQTs and supporting other teachers to become outstanding.
We would like to meet experienced practitioners who are either currently working as Deputy Head of Science or have good experience as a Science coordinator and is ready to take their career to the next level.
Science is a strong, successful and innovative department achieving excellent results at all key stages. The department is very well resourced with suites of computers and high quality technician support. Staff will be teaching in their own fully equipped laboratories with interactive whiteboard.
We have achieved good GCSE results for the school in the last year and seeking to build on our achievement and aim for 70% A* to C with very positive progress 8. We believe that the achievement and well-being of our students should be at the heart of everything we do. We combine outstanding teaching with a rewarding, enriching curriculum which broadens students’ horizons and encourages them to believe in their abilities. We are also extremely proud of our status as a centre of excellence for teacher training, helping to develop passionate, exceptional teachers and visionary leaders.
Criteria:
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- A formal secondary teaching qualification, either a Secondary PGCE or equivalent and hold QTS
- Able to teach Science to a high standard
- Have outstanding leadership qualities
- A proven track record of delivering strong Science teaching results
- A willingness to actively contribute to curriculum development
- A genuine belief that every child matters
- Have a strong subject knowledge
- Have ambition and a passion for learning
- Have high expectations of all learners
- Be able to work collaboratively with others
You will be committed to raising the achievement of all learners by ensuring that teaching across the faculty is of the highest quality and is innovative, engaging and enjoyable. The department has a strong reputation, founded on innovative practice and a curriculum that engages and challenges students.
To Apply:
Please apply with your CV or an application can be provided. Bee Teacher will manage the response and upcoming interviews.
Bee Teacher is a leading education recruitment consultancy supporting teachers and education professionals to find long term and permanent positions.
All selected and shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an application process and to discuss availability for interview dates. Shortlisted teachers will be contacted by email or telephone.
We welcome any questions about the position or to have an informal discussion, please telephone 0207 112 8580.