Head of Science

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Gloucester Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Head of Science to join our existing Science team on a full-time basis.

We are looking for someone to lead our dedicated Science department. The role would suit either an existing head of faculty or those who are looking to develop from a Second in Science/ Lead Practitioner or Head of Subject.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive individual to fulfil a school role that directly impacts our students’ academic development. This role is crucial in ensuring that students can be the best of themselves and achieve in Science through strategic leadership of a dedicated team.

As Head of Science other responsibilities will include:

Undertake the following responsibilities as Teacher with a particular Teaching and Learning Responsibility as Head of Department, being accountable for both staff and student development and performance with regard to that responsibility.

Exercise oversight of the academic and social development of students through a team of Learning Area teachers; devising any relevant, suitable responsibility structure in relation to:

The delivery of the curriculum at all Key Stages

The provision of Learning Area related extra-curricular activities

Oversee/organise curriculum delivery within the Learning Area’s curricular responsibilities.

Ensuring the curriculum planning necessary; incorporating ‘whole-Academy’ policies; contributing relevant units/components to other Academy syllabuses, as may be required

Making available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subject within the Learning Area, for use internally and externally as required

Encouraging the selection of suitable teaching and learning styles, materials and subject matter in providing a differentiated approach to students

Advising on appropriate classroom management

Advising regarding allocation of students to teaching groups within the Learning Area/Year following appropriate consultation

Being responsible for the conduct and behaviour of relevant assigned students, and providing support for colleagues

Advising regarding allocation of staffing for timetabling purposes

Monitor and analyse the academic performance of students on an ongoing basis and provide relevant reports when requested

Devise and implement appropriate intervention strategies

Complete self-evaluation documentation, in particular data analysis of student performance at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Post-16 as part of the whole Academy self-evaluation process.

Promote Literacy, Numeracy and communication skills across the Learning Area

Manage allocated resources, through colleagues where applicable.

Controlling expenditure allowances and fulfilling the Academy’s budgeting expectations

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