Director of Science

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Job Description

• Sir John Leman High School - Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9PG
• MPR/UPR plus TLR1A (£11,407)
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 6562
• Required from January 2025

Established in 1632, Sir John Leman High School is steeped in history and has produced many generations of well-educated young people. The school has a strong emphasis on values and a relentless focus on improving learning which is driving up performance in all aspects of our school.

We are seeking to recruit a talented and ambitious science specialist to take a leading role in our successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive high school.

You would be inheriting a high performing and committed team, many of whom have taught in the school for a number of years. The success of the department is evidenced by the strong demand for sciences at key stage 5, where we offer applied science alongside the more traditional A Levels. The department is well resourced, with support from an excellent team of technicians.

The post would suit an experienced teacher/leader looking to further their career in a rich teaching environment.

What we can offer you:

• dynamic and well-resourced departments
• a high level of induction and support for newly appointed colleagues
• a school which is proud of the exceptional progress and achievement of its young people
• a school rated as 'Good' by Ofsted
• a school committed to the well-being and professional development of staff.

What you can offer us:

You will:

• be able to teach at KS3, KS4 (and potentially KS5)
• have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring students
• have the experience, track-record and skills for the post applied for
• be committed to the delivery of a high-quality curriculum and learning experience for students across the entire science faculty
• be able to support and contribute to strong and closely knit teams where ideas are shared and developed together
• be confident with IT and willing to develop personal skills working with new technology
• have drive, resilience and humour.

In return for working at our school, which is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust, you will receive a wide range of benefits, including:

• excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
• Pension Scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• shopping and leisure discounts
• Cycle2work salary sacrifice scheme
• affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

To find out more:

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact: recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk

How to apply:

Completed applications should be made via: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137055/EDV-2024-SJLHS-08693

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Closing date: midday, 6 November 2024.

Interview date: 13 November 2024.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.

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