Learning Manager: Science

Ethos

‘Inspiring

young scientists of the future, atom by atom’.

Vision

Science

surrounds us. It is everywhere in our daily lives - all day, every day! We want Science to inspire students to

explore the world around them and recognise and understand this. We aim to

excite and enrich with the practical applications of the subject, teaching

students that doing science develops our ability to ask questions, collect

information, organise and test our ideas, problem-solve and apply what we

learn. We want students to experience a personal sense of awe and wonder when

understanding and explaining the natural world.

Science is a

platform for building confidence, resilience, developing communication skills,

and making sense of the world around us.

Science department

This is an

exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, ambitious and inspirational teacher

to join a team of experienced, professional and forward-thinking Science

teachers. The team con­sists of ten full time Science specialists who are

passionate about bringing Science to life in the classroom. The team meet every

fortnight during dedicated professional development time which is focused on

research and pedagogy.

The

department has a suite of eight well resources laboratories which are supported

by an experienced laboratory technician. As part of the new build we will have

4 newly built laboratories. We have the

benefit of a Science learning resources centre equipped with a 3D cinema. ICT

is bookable by Science teaching staff and is used regularly to support and

enhance the curriculum. Staff work collaboratively to develop high quality

teaching and learning resources that challenge and inspire students.

The

department is well organised with well-structured schemes of work following a

five-year progression pathway. Key ideas are revisited at regular intervals with increasing complexity according to

the learner’s cognitive ability and new learning is built upon previous

learning.

In year 7

and 8 we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that supports, challenges and

excites our students. Each scheme of work is planned to meet the needs of the

national curriculum and provides opportunities to build on prior knowledge and

skills from KS2 science.

During year

9, 10 and 11 students study the key concepts developed in lower school in more

depth. The design of the spiral curriculum ensures students access the same key

concept in different contexts to provide the opportunities to explore and delve

deeper into their understanding. Students go on to study either combined

science or three separate sciences.

In joining

the team, you will be given the opportunity to contribute to the wider

development and enrichment of science. Our students embrace a wide variety of

STEM activities, clubs and workshops with industrial and college partners.

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