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Head of Science

Location: 

London, ENG, GB

Date:  30 Nov 2024
Application closing date: 

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

 

In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

 

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

St Anthony’s is a Catholic Preparatory School (IAPS) for boys aged 2.5 – 13. It is Roman Catholic but welcomes boys of other faiths.The majority of boys transfer to leading Independent schools.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Science to join our team at St Anthony's Boys.

 

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Model high standards of professional behaviour in all aspects of school life, including proactively communicating and collaborating with other Faculty Heads in order to realise the vision of the school as stated in the School Development Plan;

• Ensure that schemes of work curriculum plans from Reception to Year 8 are appropriate for an academic preparatory school, including the incorporation of challenge and stretch for the most able and support for those with additional needs;

• Ensure that all assessments are fit for purpose and successfully executed in line with the school’s reporting and assessment policy;

• Be responsible for progress tracking in the Faculty, in line with the whole school reporting and assessment policy;

• Ensure that staff responsible for delivering the curriculum throughout the school are confident in delivering high quality lessons at all times, including the coordination of resources;

• Work as part of a wider Middle Management Team, including attendance at Heads of Faculty meetings;

• Ensure that all activity in the Faculty is quality assured, including conducting three formal termly work scrutinies in the Science Faculty and at least two formal lesson observations per academic year for all staff teaching in the Faculty. This includes providing developmental feedback to staff;

• Proofread all reports written in subject areas within the Faculty prior to SLT sign off;

• Provide enrichment and cultural opportunities for students, pertaining to your Faculty, including out-of-school trips and participation in school enrichment sessions and preparing boys for scholarship examinations;

• Be proactive in their own self-development as well as that of those teaching subjects sitting within their Faculty; providing CPD suggestions and opportunities to enhance Teaching and Learning within the Faculty;

• Keep up to date with developments in subject area and education in general to ensure that best practice is adopted within the Faculty;

• Monitor the Faculty budget, including accounting for expenditure and the impact of this on learning;

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

 

Essential:

 

• A long-term vision for developing the Science provision at St. Anthony’s School from Reception to Year 8;

• The ability to implement a robust and engaging curriculum from Reception to Year 8;

• A track record in implementing curriculum changes in order to improve student outcomes;

• Evidence of a commitment to providing continuous subject-related professional development to staff delivering Science;

• Experience of monitoring Science provision through work samples, lesson observations and departmental moderation exercises;

 

Desirable:

 

• Experience as a Head of Science

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

School Application Form

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Inspired UK Application Form (Teaching) 2023-24.docx

 

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