Whickham School is seeking to recruit an engaging and inspirational Faculty Leader for Science. Our Faculty Leaders are regarded as senior leaders within the school, accountable for the performance of a significant number of staff, as well as contributing to wider school priorities outside of their faculty. As a result, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who has a real passion for making a difference to the lives of young people.
We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages (progress 8 in 23/24 was +0.25).
Our vision for all our pupils is that they are valued and inspired to be the best that they can be. We seek to develop the following 4 qualities in our pupils:
1. Aspiration - Whickham students set aspirational goals that are ambitious and without limitation.
2. Respect - Without compromise, Whickham students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment.
3. Resilience - Whickham students persevere with challenges especially when faced with setbacks.
4. Empathy - Whickham students strive to be kind, caring and understanding of each other’s feelings and needs.
One of our unique strengths and selling points is our commitment to staff which includes:
1. Reduced teaching allocation to allow for each faculty to meet collaboratively for an hour each fortnight in specialist subject teams to support subject specific pedagogy and development.
2. Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. childcare, bicycle, electric vehicles).
3. Leadership and Teaching & Learning development opportunities.
4. A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully.
5. An ECT programme which receives very positive feedback.
6. Access to school fitness facilities out of school hours.
7. Higher priority for admission of children of staff into the school.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification.
We welcome visits by prospective applicants to the school. Please contact Philip Wheatley (Deputy Headteacher) via email: pwheatley (@whickhamschool.org) if you wish to arrange a time to see the school. Applications should be submitted by 9am on Sunday 26 January 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 06 February 2025.
1. Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
2. We have a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the school.
3. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
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