Lead Practitioner in Science - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-535T
• Posted:02/06/2023
• Pay:LPS 6-10
• Start Date:September 2023 January 2024
• App Close Date:30/06/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Cornwallis Academy are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner in Science and warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about science and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress. The successful candidate will work alongside the Director of Science to develop outstanding Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Science. The Lead Practitioner will also form part of a wider Teaching, Learning and Assessment team and Lead Practitioners across our Trust to support the development of Teaching and Learning across the academy and the Future Schools Trust.

Our highly successful Science Department regularly delivers school record breaking results and was awarded the Kent Science Department of the year award 2018/19. Our Science Department consists of a team of skilled and motivated teachers. You will be joining a modern, well-resourced and popular department with a relentless focus on raising achievement. At present the Department teaches a full suite of Science subjects.  At Key Stage 4, AQA Triple Science is taught alongside AQA Trilogy combined science. At Key Stage 3 we offer a bespoke curriculum based on the AQA KS3 Science syllabus. At key stage 5 we offer A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics alongside a Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and will be able to evidence they currently are, or are working towards meeting the responsibilities of the Lead Practitioner listed below. A recognised Lead Practitioner accreditation would be desirable. 

Lead Practitioner Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assure teaching, learning, assessment and school improvement in Science and across the school. Meet regularly with line manager to provide regular feedback on QA work and help determine departmental and whole school priorities.
2. Contribute to the CPD for Science and the whole school. Support the member of staff responsible for the induction of NQTs and trainee teachers, non-specialists and those new to the department.
3. To help develop and contribute towards high-quality materials for teaching in Science which offer exemplar material to other teachers within the department.
4. Use tracking data to support the HOD when determining the deployment of resources for targeted intervention and strategies
5. Liaise with partner primary schools and initiate, lead and evaluate subject-specific improvement work to ensure effective transition from Y6 to Y7.
6. Co-ordinate our highly successful outreach programmes and open-events
7. To take a lead role within the school teaching and learning team and work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning to help shape school strategy for improvement in teaching.
8. Lead on a whole school improvement priority by researching best practice, putting in place a development plan and reporting regularly to the Headteacher on the impact of the initiatives.

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two secondary schools, one primary school, and one nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Information about the school

Cornwallis are expanding and looking to welcome two Teaching Assistants who will work primarily with students whom have additional educational needs and those who can, at times, display challenging behaviour. You will need to have the ability and confidence to motivate and encourage students who have learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties whilst demonstrating empathy and an understanding of their needs.

As well as working with students in the classroom learning environments, you will also be required to carry out one to one work with students, across all Key Stages and curriculum areas. You may also be required to provide intimate care to our students at times. This will be a rewarding post within an extremely supportive working environment. Previous experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage and a Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

The position is 37 hours per week (Mon-Thur 08:00 – 16:00, Fri 08:00 – 15:30), term time only, on a permanent basis.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

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