Head of Science - Full-time

The High Weald Academy, Strood, Rochester

• Ref:KCC886-4003-315T
• Posted:06/05/2021
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:24/05/2021 at 10:00
• Interviews:tbc

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High Weald is a small, non-selective co-educational academy that serves the communities of Cranbrook, Staplehurst and the surrounding areas, where every student on roll is supported and challenged to achieve personal and academic success.

Our vision is simple – to ensure that all of our students become happy, confident, life-long learners who achieve beyond expectations. We support our students to be ready for the university or careers of their choice and to become responsible citizens in an ever changing world. We are relentless in our pursuit for the very best for all our students. Our new colleague will have a relentless belief that every young person, whatever their starting point can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to change lives.

We are looking to appoint our next inspirational and dynamic leader of Science who will deliver enthralling lessons to all, capture the imaginations of our students, and develop a creative and innovative curriculum with the support of a highly experienced and talented team of Science specialists.

You will have a proven record of raising attainment and accelerating progress. Your previous experience as a leader is less important to us than your clear vision and your ability to motivate and inspire others.

You will have access to on-going development opportunities and the support of a forward thinking, successful multi-academy trust. You will be joining a team of strong and experienced school leaders who will do whatever it takes to help you to succeed in your new and exciting role.

Working with Leigh Academies Trust: The Brook Learning Trust and Leigh Academies Trust are currently finalising an exciting merger opportunity which is set to come into effect for September 2021.  We will be working collaboratively on recruitment to ensure we secure the very best talent for the benefit of our students. Further information can be found here:  Brook Learning Trust website, About Us, Latest News.

Salary/Grade: MPS/UPS, plus TLR 1(5), £10,203

Start date: September 2021

Application information

Please follow the link to our website to complete an application form. No CVs accepted. Application forms should be submitted by 10am, Monday 24 May 2021

Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as possible and interviews may be held before the deadline.

Closing date:  10:00am, Monday 24 May 2021

Dates of interviews to be confirmed.

Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West 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. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

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.

Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.

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. 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 to discriminate 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:Suzanne Hutchings
• Address:Brook Learning Trust, The High Weald Academy, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PY
• Telephone: 01580 712754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

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