EXCITING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Post: Head of Science
Start date: April 2025 or sooner if possible
Salary: Competitive
“Developing people of good character, who achieve excellence and make a positive contribution to their community”
We are seeking an excellent Head of Science to continue with the consistent increase in standards across this thriving department, you will have an excellent subject knowledge alongside the ability to lead and work with people. It is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a step into middle leadership, making a real difference to the education and life chances of our students. We are a rapidly improving school, recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and are seeking to appoint an outstanding Science teacher who is ambitious, dynamic and dedicated to ensuring the continuing improvement of outcomes for students.
The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of determination, integrity, ambition, humility and compassion and completely committed to our vision: Through world class learning we develop people of good character who achieve excellence and make a positive contribution to their communities.
Why work for Magnus Church of England Academy?
· Rapidly improving school on a journey to become outstanding
· Highly visible and supportive SLT
· Excellent NQT training programme
· Leadership bursaries available
· Investment in leadership and career development
· Meaningful and exciting CPD that supports and develops all teaching staff
· No grading of lesson observations, a belief that everyone is always learning
· Bespoke coaching and development opportunities readily available
· Rigorous and easy-to-use behaviour system
· Well behaved students who are polite, respectful and look smart
· Amazing food available as part of our Eatwell Restaurant
· Become part of the Magnus family – an enjoyable and rewarding working environment
Our ideal candidate will:
· Be aligned to our vision and values
· Be ready to take on the challenge of Senior leadership
· Be passionate about increasing the life chances of SEN students
· Have a commitment to academic excellence and passion for helping all succeed
· Be an excellent practitioner with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards for teaching and learning
· Have ambition for further career progression and a commitment to continued professional development.