KS3 ACHIEVEMENT LEADER FOR SCIENCE
Required for Easter 2025
M1 to UPS 3, £31,650 to £49,084
TLR 2A £3,391
Targeted Recruitment Incentive Payment £4,000
The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational full time, permanent Teacher of Science who will also have responsibilities within the department as the KS3 Achievement Leader.
You would join our highly successful Science department of 10 members of staff and 2 technicians. The science department is highly ambitious and learners achieve above national average results. We deliver both combined and separate science specifications at GCSE as well as a highly engaging KS3 curriculum. The science department has excellent facilities with well-equipped modern laboratories.
This role would suit an experienced teacher who is already a leader, or someone with the aspiration and skillset to become a leader. All science specialisms welcome.
St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success. We have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils
St Bede’s takes several steps to ensure staff have a good work-life balance and feel valued including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and reducing unnecessary lengthy written reports. The school offers excellent CPD opportunities throughout the year, actively supporting staff development to ensure they are well-prepared for any future promotional opportunities. This commitment to continuous professional growth helps staff reach their full potential and positions them for success in advancing their careers.
The application form and further details for this post, including the recruitment incentive payment, are below and can be downloaded from the Vacancy Section of our school website.
Applications are to be completed electronically and returned to: careers@stbedesblackburn.com
St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to deliver an observed lesson on a topic chosen by the Head of Science to a high standard.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews: Tuesday 4th February 2025