What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Science
MPS/UPS + TLR 2 (£8,279)
Possibility of a TLR 3 (£3,344) for an exceptional candidate
Permanent
Full Time
Required from 21 April 2025
Clarion Corvus Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Science to lead this core department at Pakefield High School, Lowestoft. The successful candidate will have the opportunity and support to inspire our staff and students to succeed. If you are a talented and aspirational teacher who is highly motivated, forward-thinking and can build on our successes then we want to hear from you.
We welcome applicants with a range of experiences and will expect the successful candidate to influence and motivate others via their own excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
You will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.
What the school offers its staff
Your Opportunity
By joining Pakefield High School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:
• The chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team
• A role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people
• A creative and innovative environment
• Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staffing body
Further details about the role
Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Head of School’s PA on 01502 530750 to make arrangements for a visit, call or virtual meeting with the Head of School.
If you would like an informal conversation regarding the post, please contact Dan Bagshaw - Head of School on 01502 530750.
For more information and to apply, please see our website
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 6 December 2024
Interviews: w/c Monday 9 December 2024
Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.