Associate Assistant Headteacher – Head of Science and Engineering
Job Ref No. ECC5468-314L Position Type: Assistant Headteacher Pay Range: Leadership Points 7-11
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/03/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Week commencing 17 March 2025
We currently seek an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to oversee the running of our Science and Engineering department.
Teaching:
1. To fulfil all the requirements and duties set out in the current Pay and Conditions Documents relating to the conditions of employment for teachers, as well as the relevant standards for teachers.
2. To be an outstanding practitioner.
Strategic Direction and Development:
1. To provide professional leadership to subject teachers of Science and Engineering for KS3/4 and KS5.
2. To develop innovative teaching and learning in the Science department.
3. Be a member of the Extended Senior Leadership Team and participate fully in developing and communicating a clear and strategic vision of the development of the school.
4. Motivate and empower others to carry this vision forward.
5. Model the values and ethos of The Billericay School.
6. Support the Headteacher, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers in leading and managing the school effectively and in the review, implementation, development and monitoring of whole school policies that promote the school's values, aims and objectives.
7. Contribute to management decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation by playing a significant role in school self-evaluation and in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the school's improvement plan.
8. Attend ESLT meetings when required.
9. Plan, organise and chair meetings as appropriate.
10. Attend meetings of the Governing body as required.
Line Management Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the raising of standards of attainment across the school, but specifically in the subject areas line managed.
2. Accountable for student progress in the subject areas line managed.
3. Ensure appropriate monitoring of teaching and learning in the subject areas line managed, developing the quality in accordance with school policies and procedures.
4. Implement school policies on behaviour and welfare.
5. To adhere to and to help to implement school quality procedures.
6. To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation of the faculty in line with school procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria. To implement modifications and improvement where required.
7. Be accountable for staff deployment and training in the areas line managed.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Accountable for appropriate use of the capitation budgets assigned to each subject area line managed.
2. Supervise the use of the classrooms assigned to Humanities, including adherence to the relevant health and safety regulations.
3. Manage the work of the technical and administrative staff assigned to the subject areas line managed.
4. Act as a form tutor, when required, and carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of 'Form Tutor or support pastorally as required.
5. Coordinate and deliver intervention to key groups of students.
6. Attend all Parents' Evenings, providing both support for teaching staff and a point of contact for parents seeking advice and guidance.
7. Attend key public events [school concerts & productions, Award Evenings, Open Evenings] as required, supporting SLT in the promotion of a positive school image to parents and the community.
General Duties:
1. To communicate effectively with colleagues/bodies outside of school and parents relative to the ESLT role.
2. Complete one ESLT lunchtime duty per week; providing senior staff oversight of an agreed area of the school.
3. Contribute to the delivery of assemblies [not more than once a year].
4. Contribute to the SLT Detention Rota as required.
5. Contribute to the SLT Bus Duty Rota as required.
6. To comply with the school's procedures concerning safeguarding and to ensure that training is accessed.
7. To contribute to PSHE education according to school procedures.
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
Information about the School
CARING ABOUT SUCCESS
Our School offers:
* Proven standards of academic excellence.
* Outstanding educational resources.
* A commitment to student care and discipline.
* A vibrant and successful Sixth Form.
* Enrichment through an extensive and diverse extra-curricular programme.
We expect from all our students:
* A commitment to hard work and success.
* Self-reliance and a sense of responsibility.
* Respect and tolerance for others.
The most important resource in any school is its staff. The success of The Billericay School is largely due to our committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our concentration on teaching and learning produces excellent exam results and an orderly atmosphere. The school is committed to high standards in the professional development of its staff and we aim to develop all our employees professionally to improve educational standards, maintain high morale and assist in recruitment and retention.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.
About the Trust
We are a small Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.
Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.
Additional Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria):
* Employer Pension Contribution.
* Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme.
* Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts).
* Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under.
* Annual onsite flu vaccination programme.
* Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays.
* Discounted Tastecard subscription.
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Miss D Ancient, PA to the Headteacher, on 01277 655191 or via email to dancient@billericayschool.com.
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in our school and we look forward to hearing from you. More information can be found on our school website: www.billericayschool.com.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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Miss D Ancient
School Road, Billericay
Essex, CM12 9LH Telephone: 01277 655191
Email: info@billericayschool.com
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