Science Coordinator

KEY STAGE 3 COORDINATOR FOR SCIENCE

Dates:                       Apply by 9.00am Monday 17 January 2022

Interview:                Wednesday 26 January 2022

Salary:                      MPR-UPR

TLR:                          2.1 - £2,873

Contract type:         Full Time

Contract term:         Permanent

Required by:             September 2022

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic teacher to take on a leadership role within the Science department at King Edward VI School. The successful candidate will support the Head of Science with the leadership and management of Key Stage 3 provision, working alongside subject leads to ensure that we are ambitious for the progress of all students across the Science specialisms.

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who is ready to develop their skills in subject leadership. The successful candidate will have a pro-active approach and excellent communication skills, potential is as important as experience in this role. All staff teach across the age and ability range, with specialist subject teaching at Key Stage 4 and A-level. We are particularly keen to recruit a teacher with either a Biology or a Physics specialism. 

The department has recently benefited from a new building and extensive refurbishment of existing laboratories. Science is incredibly popular in school and you will be joining an expanding team to keep pace with growing student numbers. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in the wider life of the school and will be well supported in their own professional development.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website VACANCIES email: office@keslichfield.org.uk or telephone 01543 255714.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.