What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, driven professional to join our Family of Schools. Outwood Academy Brumby was graded Good in a recent Ofsted inspection and we are still improving to become outstanding. This is a great opportunity for you to join us on this journey.
We are excited to share that we have a vacancy for a dynamic, forward thinking head of department to join our Academy. We are looking for an inspiring and energetic leader with a real passion for Science. You'll be a motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual who has the skills and determination to make a difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’.
The Science Department is a caring and supportive environment where students can thrive. It also boasts a well established foundation and consistently achieves impressive results. Last year the department demonstrated it's commitment to excellence as the results in both Triple Physics and Triple Chemistry exceeded the national average. This success is driven by a dedicated team of teachers with a range of specialisms who are well supported by an amazing Science Technician. This strong foundation, combined with innovative teaching methods and a focus on providing a supportive learning environment ensures the students at our Academy receive an excellent science education.
You will be supported on our journey by our Directors of Science. OGAT are proud to be part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting its North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identified best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?
• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week andmuch more(for teaching roles)
Further details about the role
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Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.