Job Role: Subject Leader of Science (Maternity Cover)

Grade:  MPS/UPS £30,000-£46,525 + TLR 1c £13,683 pa

Start date:  January 2025 or sooner

The school operates a flexible early finish on Fridays.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional to lead our Science department.  We are looking for an inspirational,   dedicated and motivated colleague who is passionate about their subject specialism and the development and delivery of an excellent and inspiring curriculum.  You will be part of a dynamic subject team which is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all our students, collaboratively working to improve teaching and learning across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

Applicants should be highly respected teaching practitioners who have already begun to demonstrate effective leadership characteristic. Your application will need to demonstrate:

• A drive and ability to lead your specialism effectively to ensure all staff within the department are focussed and high achieving
• A commitment to delivering to high standards and the ability to share good practice with others
• An ability to actively contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes and ensuring the department is meeting, and where possible exceeding, academic targets
• An ability to be held accountable for student attainment and achievement through effective tracking of progress and supporting learning needs, being confident and proficient in the use of data to support departmental strategies.

Applicants should be committed to their own professional development, and have aspirations for wider responsibility and school leadership.

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

• Be part of a rapidly improving school
• Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core
• Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school
• Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way
• Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD
• Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students
• Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send the following to recruitment@pudseygrammar.co.uk. 

• A completed application form.  Applications should be made electronically in Word or PDF format 
• Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes
• In support of your application you may include a covering letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form. 
• Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: https://www.pudseygrammar.co.uk/

Closing date for application Monday 30th September 2024 at 12.00 noon

Successful candidates will be contacted direct with details of the interview.

Interview date:  Thursday 10th October 2024

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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