Assistant Headteacher 

Permanent, Full-time

Required from September 2021

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, outstanding Teacher of Science to join our senior team. The successful candidate will have a firm commitment to raising whole-school achievement; have a professional approach to staff development; high expectations; and a determination to succeed. The post is offered on Senior Leadership  (L10 – L14) to be negotiated depending upon experience.

On appointment the job description and tasks will be reviewed to reflect the successful candidate’s strengths, and school priorities as defined in the School Improvement Plan.

The post will be linked with a specific area of responsibility alongside oversight of the Science department. The specific area is: curriculum design, timetable, options.

All Science specialisms are welcome to apply with the opportunity to teach from Year 9 to 13.  The Science department is forward thinking, friendly and supportive.  All members of the department work collaboratively to continue to improve both teaching and learning within the department.  We developed all of the schemes of work for the specifications at GCSE, A Level and BTEC.  Students in Year 9, 10 and 11 follow the AQA GCSE (9-1) course, following either the Trilogy route or separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  Students in Year 12 and Year 13 follow the A-Level courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as Forensics and BTEC Applied Science.

Thomas Alleyne’s High School is a 13 – 18 school at the heart of its community, which provides a broad and balanced curriculum for students.  We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to an outstanding education. Our successful track record of ensuring students make excellent progress has ensured improved outcomes for young people.

We are passionate about staff development and are looking to develop future leaders, and have a proven track record of appointments to leadership positions.  We offer a comprehensive CPD programme to develop teaching practice as well as supporting emerging leaders, both through internal development and the NPQ programmes. 

For an informal, confidential discussion regarding any queries, please contact: Julie Rudge Headteacher on 01889561820. Site visits can be arranged following Covid-19 risk assessments and guidelines.

For more information and an application pack:

Visit our website:  http://www.thomasalleynes.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=134

e-mail: personnel@tahs.org.uk

Telephone: 01889 561820

Closing Date: 6th May 2021 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held:  12th May 2021

Please email applications to: personnel@tahs.org.uk

Uttoxeter Learning School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and the completion of safeguarding training.