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Lead Practitioner for Science - Full-time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4002-301L
  • Posted:15/01/2019
  • Pay:LP Scale 12-16
  • Start Date:Apr 2019
  • App Close Date:04/02/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:8 February 2019

Advert

Lead Practitioner scale,  points 12-16 (£55,862- £61,406)

Full time

Start Date: April 2019 preferable but will consider September 2019

Are you an aspiring specialist leader of education seeking your next challenge?  Do you have a  strong track record of leading science in a secondary education setting?   Are you a  transformative leader who, as well as getting great results for the pupils you teach, inspires and motivates others in your department to excel?

 

Do  you have credibility as a curriculum expert, a well-developed understanding of the demands of the new curriculum and know how to bring science to life?

 

Can you develop partnerships with local and regional organisations and industry?

 

The lead practitioner appointed to this new post will lead our heads of science to maintain and improve standards across all of our Kent secondary schools, as well as liaise with other schools within Swale Academies Trust.

 

They will be an  effective communicator who can encourage and lead staff who have a wide range of teaching and leadership experience. 

 

If this describes you, we would like to hear from you.

 

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Mr S Murphy, Executive Headteacher, for an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit seamus.murphy@swale.at

 

Swale Academies Trust offers:

 

Pupils who enjoy learning and try their best in our dynamic, exciting and improving schools.

An excellent CPD programme, including opportunities to study further.

Strong mentoring and coaching for staff who aspire to lead our schools in the future.

 A strong remuneration package and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

The opportunity to be part of a highly successful Trust that transforms pupils' lives in some of the most challenging schools in the south east.

 

Applications may be made via Kent Teach or e mailed to HR@swale.at

 

Please note – we cannot accept CVs without an application form.

 

Closing Date: 4th February 2019 ( noon)

Interview Date: 8th February 2019

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Contact details:

Sittingbourne Community College

Swanstree Avenue

Sittingbourne

Kent

ME10 4NL

 

Tel: 01795 472449

 

    

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

Executive Headteacher: Mr S Murphy

Headteacher: Ms Y Peden

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of.  Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Recruitment Team
  • Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME104NL
  • Telephone: 01795 472449
  • Email: recruitment@swale.at

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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.