Leadership Pay Range 7 - 11 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Full Time
April 2025 Start
Together we can make great things happen.
We are looking for an inspirational Head of Science to lead our dedicated department. Our excellent facilities will provide the ideal platform for you to lead, manage and develop the department, maximising student achievement and progress through a creative, relevant and challenging curriculum. This is your opportunity to shape the department's vision and implement innovative teaching strategies, ensuring that the science curriculum enables learners to:
* Share the wonder of science and be driven by curiosity.
* Develop strong practical skills by working scientifically.
* Articulate scientific concepts clearly and precisely.
* Understand the uses and implications of science today and for the future.
* Challenge received wisdom by taking into account new evidence and ideas.
* Use problem-solving skills and numeracy within scientific concepts
In your school
Maltings is a 11-16 academy based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the academy has 900 students on roll and benefits from a purpose-built building that was constructed in 2011. There are excellent transport links to London which enables our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.
Visits to the academy are encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager jjoiner@maltingsacademy.org
Closing date : 2nd February 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training : Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits : From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks : Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.