We have an exciting new opportunity at Connah's Quay High School for an outstanding and successful Lead Practitioner of Science to take a leading role in the development and aspirations of our wider educational outlook. You will play a leading and highly visible role in the improvement of teaching and learning of the academic success of all learners, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement and leading in the monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision in the subject area.
We are looking to hire a practitioner who strives for excellence in all that they do, you will lead, develop and implement an effective coaching and mentoring model to support colleagues in delivering excellent lessons.
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, talented, inspirational and driven professional to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a passion for sharing their love of science and be committed to improving their own subject knowledge and teaching practice to achieve impressive progress for all learners. You will also need to demonstrate that you have a track record of achieving rapid and sustained progress and attainment for all groups of learners.
Job requirements
Qualified Teacher Status
Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management
Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback
Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise leaners achievement, with evidence of success
Be able to contribute to improving on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
Have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and 4
Have experience of high quality pupil tracking and feedback practices
Why join us?
As a leader within Connah's Quay High School, you’ll be joining a dedicated and ambitious culture, with many opportunities to reinforce and build upon your professional development, and will be an active part of a transparent, accountable and responsible leadership team that prioritises excellent teaching and direction in all areas for the benefit of learners and staff alike.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children. In this light, we would like to draw the following matters to your attention: 1. All appointments are made subject to: a. An enhanced CRB disclosure; b. Checks of professional status (GTCW; QTS etc.); c. Confirmation of professional qualifications; d. Receipt of strong references (if not received by the time of interview); and e. Medical clearance 2. We only accept applications completed on the Flintshire application form with a covering letter. Please do not send CVs or open testimonials. More detail about the content of applications is provided in the application pack. 3. Please ensure that application form is completed in full. In particular, you must ensure that a full work history is provided and that any gaps in your employment are fully explained. 4. The referees cited in your application form must include your employer from the last occasion in which you worked with children. If your last employment was in a school, we would expect a reference from the Headteacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Headteacher. 5. When seeking references, we will request information about your suitability to work with children. 6. If you are shortlisted, any anomalies in your application will be discussed with you at interview. We encourage you to pay close attention to these matters so that your application is not excluded unnecessarily.