SEND Science Subject Leader
SEND Science Subject Leader
Full Time (Job Shares Considered)
MPS/UPS + 1/2 SEND Allowance (depending on experience) + TLR2a (for additional responsibly, to be mutually agreed)
MPS/UPS + 1/2 SEND Allowance (depending on experience) + TLR2a (for additional responsibly, to be mutually agreed)
The Governing Body are looking to appoint an outstanding and self-motivated
teacher to this varied and interesting position. If you are a dynamic, committed, and
inspirational teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of
Woodlane pupils we welcome your application.
teacher to this varied and interesting position. If you are a dynamic, committed, and
inspirational teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of
Woodlane pupils we welcome your application.
What we can offer you:
• Wonderful pupils who are keen to learn.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• A knowledgeable and motivated team.
• Varied and interesting INSET.
• The opportunity to participate in our ‘teacher flexible working approach’
trial, where a full-time teacher is timetabled and expected in school for 4
days a week (conditions apply, please discuss with Headteacher – see
draft policy).
• Currently, a free breakfast and lunch when you eat with the pupils.
• 1 annual sanity day (which can be used for personal or work-related activity).
• A newly refurbished Science room.
• Wonderful pupils who are keen to learn.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• A knowledgeable and motivated team.
• Varied and interesting INSET.
• The opportunity to participate in our ‘teacher flexible working approach’
trial, where a full-time teacher is timetabled and expected in school for 4
days a week (conditions apply, please discuss with Headteacher – see
draft policy).
• Currently, a free breakfast and lunch when you eat with the pupils.
• 1 annual sanity day (which can be used for personal or work-related activity).
• A newly refurbished Science room.
The successful candidate will:
• Be an inspirational teacher passionate about raising school standards and
achievements for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in
Science.
• Have knowledge and experience of the National Curriculum in Science at
KS3 & KS4 and is able to teach to Biology GCSE level at KS4.
• Be dedicated to raising achievement in Science.
• Be an outstanding classroom teacher.
• Have a strong commitment to extra-curricular activity.
• Be able to support Woodlane's Dyslexia Friendly approach to raise the
literacy standards of our pupils.
• Be able to use SLCN strategies to support teaching and learning.
• Be able to raise the profile of Science on a whole school basis,
gaining/maintaining relevant excellence accreditations.
• Is aware and can put into practice current health and safety practice to
ensure pupils are safe in Science e.g. COSHH.
• Be keen to share best practice with others through INSET/Outreach.
• Be someone who is highly resilient.
• Be someone who puts safeguarding and child protection at the centre of
practice.
• Be an inspirational teacher passionate about raising school standards and
achievements for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in
Science.
• Have knowledge and experience of the National Curriculum in Science at
KS3 & KS4 and is able to teach to Biology GCSE level at KS4.
• Be dedicated to raising achievement in Science.
• Be an outstanding classroom teacher.
• Have a strong commitment to extra-curricular activity.
• Be able to support Woodlane's Dyslexia Friendly approach to raise the
literacy standards of our pupils.
• Be able to use SLCN strategies to support teaching and learning.
• Be able to raise the profile of Science on a whole school basis,
gaining/maintaining relevant excellence accreditations.
• Is aware and can put into practice current health and safety practice to
ensure pupils are safe in Science e.g. COSHH.
• Be keen to share best practice with others through INSET/Outreach.
• Be someone who is highly resilient.
• Be someone who puts safeguarding and child protection at the centre of
practice.
Please see personal specification for full details.
The position will include:
• The leadership and teaching of Science at KS3 and KS4 level.
• The potential to teach a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4.
• Teaching and preparing pupils for various relevant qualifications in Science.
• The delivery of extra-curricular activity.
Please see the job description for full details.
Candidates should note the following:
• Woodlane High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to
share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to hold an
Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We
will also require verified references, photographic identification and any
necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK.
• As part of our shortlisting processes we will carry out an online search for
each shortlisted candidate, this forms part of our due diligence checks.
• References will be sought prior to interview.
• Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the
vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.
• You are strongly encouraged to visit the school before submitting your
application.
We welcome applicants from Science primary or secondary teachers from
mainstream or SEND schools, including strong NQTs.
mainstream or SEND schools, including strong NQTs.
Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024 - 9:00am
Shortlisting date: Friday 26th April 2024
Interview date: Thursday 2nd May 2024
Shortlisting date: Friday 26th April 2024
Interview date: Thursday 2nd May 2024
Position to start September 2024 or earlier if possible.