What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Faculty: Science
Contract term: Permanent
Start date:June /September 2025
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: GBP £33,075 - £50,471 + TLR1a (£15,943)
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We are seeking to appoint an inspirationalHead of Faculty to lead our excellentScience Faculty. This is a very experienced, collegiate team. The successful candidate will be led by ourDeputy Headteacher and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other members of leadership.
The successful candidate will:
• have the vision to fully develop and support the ScienceFaculty.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work in aforward-thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a 'very good school with an outstanding sixth form' (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you.
We can offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP
• Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."
You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainmentof our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).
For more information see the school website
Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please emailrecruitment@rodingvalley.netforfurther information.
Closing date: Noon onWednesday 15th January 2025
Interviews will take place week commencing 20th January 2025
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP
• Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.