Science Subject Lead

As the Science Subject Leader, you will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day running of the department. This will include Learning and Teaching; progress and attainment of pupils; the curriculum; the leadership and management of the department. You will be coordinating and managing the work of the science team, taking a lead role in identifying any underachievement and ensuring appropriate strategies are put in place to address this across the school. Job Purpose: To produce high quality teaching plans and supporting resources; to deliver high quality lessons in science (and other subjects as required); to develop an ambitious curriculum with engaging learning and appropriate assessments; to secure the highest levels of learner interest and achievement; to monitor and support the overall development of pupils. The core purpose of the Science Subject Leader is to create a vision (curriculum intent) for Science teaching at Fulbrook and be responsible for the implementation of the curriculum and measuring of the impact of the teaching of the curriculum. The Subject Leader must be a champion for science and all things scientific. Fulbrook is a very popular, high achieving school, which is an extended secondary school, providing education for Years 5 - 11. Please visit our school website to learn more about the school vision. Set in a magnificent green field site, just within the county boundary of Bedfordshire, the school is close to the exciting and vibrant city of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. As a 9-16 extended secondary school, we have 555 students currently on roll. We are a school where everyone is known, valued, and supported to achieve personal success. We offer a very popular cash back health insurance package, providing dental, optical, diagnostic consultations, scans and various therapies including physio, chiropractic and osteopathy. Kingsbridge Educational 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post prior to commencement.