Deputy Director of Learning, Science (Computer Science Desirable) - Full-time

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-212T
• Posted:13/02/2020
• Pay:MPS/UPS, plus TLR 2 (1) £2796
• Start Date:September 2020
• App Close Date:02/03/2020 at 10:00
• Interviews:tbc

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We are looking for a Deputy Director of Learning, Science for September 2020 and warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about Science and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress. Computer Science experience is desirable.

Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

It is a fantastic time to be joining the team. You would join a hardworking and passionate team of staff, in an academy characterised by high aspirations, academic excellence and exemplary behaviour, in a school that has firm discipline and crystal clear rules (that are enforced) alongside a strong climate of care, encouragement and reward. Our parents are supportive and ambitious for their children, and our reputation in the locale has grown. The academy is an increasingly popular school in the rapidly growing Ebbsfleet Garden City community.

We want our pupils to leave school as well-rounded, confident young people, with an awareness of the wider world, and a desire and ambition to play an active part in it, all of which is encapsulated in The Ebbsfleet Academy’s motto – Aspire, Excel!

We are looking for:

• An inspiring and motivational teacher who can enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the team by implementing their own ideas and strategies and embrace the very best practice in teaching
• Only three things in our teachers - that you love children; that you are conscientious, committed and with a clear moral purpose; and that you are passionate and highly knowledgeable about your subject

In return we offer you:

• Continuous Professional Growth, a unique approach to appraisal and professional development; Access to coaching and mentoring from within and beyond the Trust; A well-qualified, ambitious and caring staff team who are committed to The Ebbsfleet Academy’s future success; The support and challenge of an experienced, skilled and dedicated Academy Council; Discounted gym/leisure membership; Access to free financial and pension advice and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing portal.

To arrange a school visit, telephone the HR Department on 01580 712754 x 331/332/333

For more information about The Ebbsfleet Academy, visit www.theebbsfleetacademy.kent.sch.uk

Application Information

Only applications made using Brook Learning Trust application forms will be considered.  Please use your application to demonstrate how your skills and experience match those detailed in the job description. 

Visit www.brooklearningtrust.org.uk/vacancies for an application form and job description. Completed application forms should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk by 10am on Monday 2 March 2020.

Date for interviews: tbc.

For more information visit www.brooklearningtrust.org.uk

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check and references.  An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of the UK.

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 30 geographically organised academies (14 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amanda Lee
• Address:The Ebbsfleet Academy, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ
• Telephone: 01580 712 754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk