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Head of Science

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
The Wordsley School, DY8 5SP
Salary
£25,714 - £36,961 per annum
Closing date
10 Jul 2022
Reference
DUDED00011563

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The Wordsley School is a truly remarkable place.  What makes our school so very special is its culture and ethos. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are successful in their learning, because of the exceptionally high level of care and support that it provides to them on an individual basis and unashamedly, the very high standards that we expect and demand of our pupils in terms of their uniform, behaviour and their commitment to learning.  Having taught and led in a variety of other schools across the country, when I drive to school each day, I know that I am very privileged to be coming to a very special place and in the short section that follows, I hope to elaborate on why.

The unique sense of ‘community’ sets our school aside from any other school that I have worked. As a group of over 60 teachers and 50 additional non-teaching staff, every single adult in the school has a critical part to play in our school and the sense of purpose that underpins everyone’s individual contribution is what makes our working environment so collaborative and supportive. If you decide to apply for a position with us, you will be joining a committed team of staff who make it their business to excite and inspire our pupils, providing them with the very best opportunities to be successful.

Hours: Full time

Salary: Teacher Main Scale

As Head of Science, you will be supported by an Assistant Head of Science, two other responsibility holders and two science technicians. We have recently refurbished all of our science laboratories and each laboratory now boasts a brand-new ‘Clever Touch’ screen, enabling teachers to mirror their ipad to the board, should they wish. Pupils are taught separate sciences from Year 7 and currently around 45% of pupils study separate science at GCSE level. Standards are high and pupils’ academic outcomes are strong, in each of the three disciplines.

For further information regarding this exciting post, how to arrange a pre-visit and how to apply, please see our comprehensive application pack on our website:

www.wordsleyschool.co.uk/about/jobs 

Closing date:  3pm Monday 11th July 2022.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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