Head of Science - Burton Borough School

Burton Borough School
Audley Avenue
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 7DS

Tel: (01952) 386500

Head of Science 
MPS - Upper (24,373 - £35,971) - (£37,654 - £40,490) + TLR 1.2 (£9926)
Full Time - Permanent
Required from January 2021

Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed Comprehensive School of 1157 students, situated on the Shropshire/ Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. We were awarded the Gold Mental Health Award from the Carnegie School of Mental Health in April 2019 and are the first school in England to be recognised by Public Health England for the work we do in this area. Our location provides easy access to/ from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.

Duties and responsibilities as a Head of Subject are numerous but in main, we are seeking to appoint someone who:

• Can lead development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies within the Science Department.
• Day to day management, control and operation of course provision within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources, including technicians and other support staff linked to the department.
• Data and evidence-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Work with an excellent team of Science teachers to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school.
• Creative approach to inspiring students and delivering effective interventions
• Experience in challenging high potential students
• Lead and manage the business planning function of the department and to ensure that the planning activities of the department reflect the needs of students within the subject area, SIP/DIP and the aims and objectives of the School.
• Is extremely knowledgeable in Science and has a real enthusiasm for their subject with experience of delivering excellent results
• Teaches engaging and challenging lessons that promote students’ abilities to learn independently and to respond effectively to feedback
• Believes that Science plays an important role in the development of students’ skills, knowledge and understanding
• Is able to instill in students a love of Science
• Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live.
• Is keen to work in a school which is held in high esteem by its parents and who want further to extend this reputation for excellence
• Is prepared to accept and endorse the aims and policies of the school as outlined in the accompanying documentation

We offer:
• A professional learning culture that is highly focused on developing your teaching craft
• A well-equipped, modern learning environment that includes a new £8 million teaching block
• A strong community ethos built through a small School System, with each School retaining a strong sense of identity
• A ‘stage not age’ attitude to career development opportunities
• A school that provides rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities including the
Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, team sports, dramatic performances and an internationally acclaimed School Band

If you require any further information, please visit our websitewww.burtonborough.org.uk, or telephone 01952 386500 or email the Principal's PA at kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk

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Closing date: 29 September 2020