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Curriculum Leader of Science

Sapientia Education Trust

Curriculum Leader of Science

£46525

Sapientia Education Trust, Old Buckenham, Norfolk

Full time
Temporary
Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c34b7a5b947741ed9ebcad5ec3e0195c

Sapientia Education Trust

Full Job Description

To lead on the planning, delivery and assessment of high quality Science.

To lead on the development of innovative thinking about the curriculum and teaching and learning across the Science department.

To liaise and collaborate with senior colleagues and other curriculum leaders to support with the strategic development of good practise across the school.

To provide high quality leadership, support and challenge to the Science department in order to achieve high quality teaching and learning;

To oversee, monitor and quality assure the assessment, evaluation and mentoring of student progress in Science.

To ensure that strong procedures are undertaken in Science for the recording, monitoring analysing and acting upon a range of data to enable subject teachers to.

Track student overall attainment and achievement on a regular basis.

Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of intervention to tackle student underachievement.

The performance management and professional development of all members of your team.

To work in close partnership with the SENDCo in your curriculum area to provide high quality support for SEN students in order to secure 'good' achievement and progress.

To monitor and evaluate the progress made in achieving the Science subject development plan and targets.

To report to the Leadership Group on all aspects of academic progress in the Science department.

To contribute fully to the implementation of School policies to raise student achievement and progress.

To interpret and use national, local and school-level performance data to help raise achievement and 'close the gap' for key student groups in the school.

To ensure the effective development of students' literacy, numeracy and ICT skills through Science.

To manage the Science department capitation and ensure the effective management and deployment of learning resources within the department to improve student achievement and progress.

To be responsible for the consistent implementation and evaluation of behaviour management in the Science department.

To meet and work with parents, carers and other agencies as required.

Maintain high expectations of pupil behaviour, demonstrating a high level of discipline through positive and productive relationships and well-focused teaching.

Assist in the development of schemes of work, teaching resources, marking policies and teaching strategies alongside other teachers and the subject lead.

Assist in the development of the subject curriculum, ensuring the continued relevance to the needs of pupils.

Identify clear teaching objectives, content, and lesson structures, and plan sequences of lessons appropriate to the subject content and the pupils being taught.

Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils' learning, setting clear targets for pupils' learning based on prior attainment.

Identify pupils who have additional educational needs and adapt lesson planning to cater for these needs.

Incorporate the use of resources into lesson plans, ensuring that equipment is in good working order and suitable for teaching use, and that resources are used effectively.

Be an Outstanding Teacher with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every pupil achieve their very best and make progress.

Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning.

Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time.

Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis.

Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students.

The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and

Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and

Be able to multi-task and work under pressure.

Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities.

Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills.

Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions.

The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

Have a qualified teacher status