What skills and experience we're looking for
• Degree in Science and Qualified Teacher Status
• Higher degree and/or professional qualification
• Reformed NPQSL/H qualification or willingness to undertake the qualification
• Evidence of commitment to further professional development
• Knowledge of Science education research and key debates within the Science subject community
• Regular and enthusiastic reading of Science scholarship and other Science-related literature.
• Knowledge and expertise to examine, theorise and lead debate on the relationship between improved Science knowledge and other aspects of the curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational research, developments and issues
• Capacity to articulate a vision for the future of the subject which enthuses and motivates
• Capacity to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate initial and in-service training of Science teachers so as to ensure that developments in Science curricula are understood, further developed, enthusiastically embraced and efficiently taught by teachers of Science at all levels of development
• Ability to work as a team to influence, inspire and collaborate, both among personnel responsible for Science and with senior leaders with wider school or curricular responsibilities
• A robust understanding of the challenges and strategies required to develop, adapt and apply Trust approaches to a diverse range of school and departmental environments
• Excellent subject knowledge and expertise demonstrated through secondary Science teaching and leadership experience
• Experience of successful leadership and curriculum development in Science education
• Experience in developing or contributing to teacher research in Science education
• Experience of supporting the professional development of Science teachers through coaching and mentoring
• Experience of initial teacher education in Science, whether as Science mentor and/or Science coordinator /course leader, including demonstrable evidence of having shaped or influenced Science components of initial teacher education and/or its mentoring practices
• Productive participation in communities of Science educators; for example, through Science working groups; through conference presentations to Science educators; or through publication or dissemination of innovations in Science education.
• Knowledge and expertise to examine, theorise and lead debate on the relationship between improved Science knowledge and other aspects of the curriculum.
• Demonstrable track record of securing strong academic performance and raising standards of achievement through student outcomes in Science.
• Experience of setting specific targets and managing improvement across a Key Stage or more widely
• Experience of working with or in primary schools, for example, collaborative projects or theoretical, research or policy work on progression in Science education 5 - 18
• A clear commitment to professional development, both for self and others
• Flexibility and efficiency in setting up and sustaining teams, projects and working practices
• Ability to build robust relationships with leaders in schools with trust, professionalism and courtesy at the heart.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and be approachable to a variety of audiences
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Trustees, Trust senior staff and governors
• Confidence in dealing with a rigorous accountability and scrutiny
• Passion for joining a successful trust community, and a thirst to further deepen and embed the David Ross Education Trust’s commitment to the highest standards of academic knowledge and its teaching
• Current driving licence
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends, evenings as and when required.
What the school offers its staff
• £73,819 - £81,441 pa FTE (L17-L21)
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.