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Second in Charge of Science - Full-time

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC303-6907-12T
  • Posted:29/02/2024
  • Pay:Enhanced MPS/UPS (£34,568 - £51,237) + TLR2
  • Start Date:Easter or September 2024
  • App Close Date:21/03/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Candidates will be invited before closing date

Advert

Are you an experienced and passionate Science teacher ready to take on a leadership role? Are you committed to fostering a love for science, problem-solving, and critical thinking in students? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Second in Charge of Science to join our exceptional team.

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for their subject and a commitment to developing effective teaching approaches. You will be able to inspire and motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential, and will have a deep interest in the latest pedagogical techniques and technologies.

Our Science department uses adaptive teaching strategies and multiple representations to drive the understanding of our students. We are committed to our professional development and work closely with the Trust as well as the Innovation team to achieve this. Applications from Physics or Chemistry specialists would be particularly welcomed.

At Crayford Academy, we can offer you an enhanced salary package, which is not only higher than the national average but also exceeds that of other Bexley schools, making us a financially rewarding place to work.

Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust with five primary and four secondary schools in and around south-east London.  These are currently organised as four ‘clusters’, Crayford Academy is part of the Bexley cluster which provides schooling for children aged 3-18 with over 1600 children in three schools: Crayford Academy (secondary), Crayford Primary and Slade Green Primary. 

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we’d love to hear from you. Full job details and application form available at www.habstrustsouth.org.uk/vacancies

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Information about the school

Welcome to Crayford Academy, where education and excellence go hand in hand. Our dedicated team are committed to providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment for our pupils that is safe and supportive too. We strive to create a culture of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking that prepares our students for success in their futures whatever they may be.

We provide targeted support and a broad education to enable each and every one of our students to reach their full potential and to grow into well-rounded members of our community and aim to ensure all the children and young people who come to our schools:

Are happy and safe at school and are able to learn successfully within a supportive environment

Are able to achieve their full potential personally, academically and socially.

Develop and grow as independent, resourceful and resilient individuals.

Are equipped with the skills, qualifications and love of learning they will need to be successful in the world they will join as adults.

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide endless opportunities for exploration and discovery, while our diverse range of extracurricular activities and clubs allow our pupils to pursue their passions and develop their talents to the fullest.

Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. Our pastoral team give individualised attention and teaching staff give personalised learning plans, we work closely with each student to help them reach their full potential. We foster a positive and inclusive community where all students feel valued and respected. 

Our School was inspected by OFSTED in December 2022 with inspectors stating “Pupils are part of a strong and inclusive community. They meet the high expectations placed on them and have positive attitudes to learning”.  OFSTED graded our school “GOOD” in all areas.

We are proud of the achievements of our pupils and the impact they make in the world. Our most recent GCSE results place us in the top 20% of schools nationally, we are oversubscribed in year 7 and our 6th form continues to grow.  Our pupils leave Crayford Academy with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.

Here at Crayford Academy, we believe that every student has the potential to achieve great things, we are “shaping futures” daily. Join us on this journey of discovery, and see for yourself the exciting and dynamic learning experience we offer.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.