Deputy Learning Area Leader for Science

“Seeking excellence, success & opportunity in an inspiring community where students and learning come first”

A fully inclusive school in the heart of the redeveloping Docklands region of East London

Head Teacher Joan Deslandes MA

Deputy Learning Area Leader for Science
Scale: TLR 2C (plus Inner London Allowance)
Commencing: September 2017

This vibrant 11-16 school with a roll of 1,500 students has excellent facilities in all subject areas. Kingsford Community School is committed to high quality inclusive education for students of whom fifty per cent are multilingual. The school has achieved a range of nationally accredited awards and was rated as Good with Outstanding Leadership and Behaviour by Ofsted in 2013.

We are seeking a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Deputy Learning Area Leader for Science.  The successful candidate will have a passion for Science, a proven track record producing excellent academic and student outcomes, the ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, and a commitment to raising attainment.

For this teaching post, we are looking to appoint someone who:

• Has a proven track record, securing successful pupil outcomes in GCSE examinations.
• Can inspire and lead high quality teaching.
• Has outstanding leadership and managerial skills.
• Will assist in developing a strong ethos of high achievement and success within the Science Learning Area.
• Will ensure student progress is effectively tracked, monitored and supported.
• Will be accountable for raising standards and ensuring excellent progress in all subjects across the Learning Area.
• Has experience of representing and supporting pupils with a range of SEN, Behavioural and Academic needs.

We can offer:      

• A committed and successful Learning Area Team
• Encouragement for innovation and creativity
• A supportive and collaborative environment and the opportunity to achieve significant career development as you prepare for further promotion.

Previous experience in a similar role is necessary. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification in order to be considered for the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Kingsford Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in accordance with DFE Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment regulations. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For any further enquiries regarding this vacancy, please visit our website http://www.kingsfordschool.org.uk/ or email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@kingsford.newham.sch.uk or telephone 020 7476 4700.

The closing date for receiving completed application forms is 9.00a.m. on Monday 22^nd  2017

Interviews:  Thursday 25^th May 2017.