Science Co-ordinator - Warrington
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for science and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.
We are keen to hear from candidates who will:
- Take a lead in inspiring and motivating the science team in the teaching of Key Stage 3 Science.
- Be responsible for supporting the Director of Learning in continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning.
- Be responsible for monitoring pupil progress across Key Stage 3.
- Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider science curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.
Our staff offer also includes:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
- Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 3 coordinator to play a key role in the leadership of the Science department. We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to support the Director of Learning in continuing to move the department forward building on significant improvements in recent years.The role would be an excellent position for a practitioner seeking to take on curriculum responsibility as they progress towards positions in middle and senior leadership under the guidance of an excellent subject leader. Candidates would be well supported to developed their curriculum, pedagogical and leadership skillsets in a school keen to develop leaders of education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.