Director of Learning – Science

Director of Learning – Science

Leadership Range L7- L11 £54,816 – £60,488

(starting point negotiable depending on experience)

Full Time, Permanent

Required from September 2024

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a busy and engaging school environment and want the chance to contribute to rapid sustained school improvement?

Do you have a flair for Science and the skills set to support, challenge, motivate and develop our Science Department to secure improvements?

We are seeking to appoint a highly talented individual in the role of Director of Learning – Science, with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. This is truly a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to make a real impact within this curriculum area and the wider school.

We are inviting candidates who have the skills and experience to build on established success and support staff, as they contribute and influence the school’s development. We want a solutions-driven, proactive, highly influential and effective leader who is committed to whole school improvement.

We want to hear from talented, outstanding, ambitious practitioners looking to extend their experience, ready to be a key driver of change. 

The role will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum across the science department which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. As a member of the associate leadership team, your role will be instrumental in leading staff to push our students to reach their full potential and challenge them to become ambitious, confident, and successful young adults as they progress into the next stages of their lives.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. We provide excellent on-going professional development for teachers and leaders at all levels. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment.  St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.

Above all, we wish to appoint a teacher with:

• A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos
• A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all students
• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning
• An excellent track record as a classroom teacher

Application packs, including job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: – http://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies.  Applications from all denominations are welcome.  If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact Miss Wrigley, Deputy Headteacher. 

Completed applications should be sent to HR@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mr Shepherd, Headteacher.

Closing date for applications:  by noon Wednesday, 8 May 2024. Previous applicants need not apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.