Head of Department

Job Description

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - SCIENCE

Teachers' Pay Scale + negotiable TLR payment

(dependant on experience)

September 2019 start

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic Head of Department for our flourishing Science Department. Outcomes in Science have seen a three year trend of improvement, and our GCSE results in Science are amongst the highest in Essex.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate dynamic and creative classroom practice and evidence of successful outcomes; combined with a genuine passion for their subject, and the desire to inspire this passion in others.

Visits to the Academy are welcomed and encouraged. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and will conduct full recruitment checks including a full DBS check.

Please contact Mrs Julie Damps, HR Manager on 01621 787826 or at jdamps@ormistonriversacademy.co.uk for further information and an application pack, or to book a visit.

Information about the School

Ormiston Rivers Academy is a smaller than average 11-19 academy, with a renowned and respected sponsor, and a proven record of school improvement. We are set in a beautiful, rural location, in a thriving riverside town, with an active and involved community. We were recognised as solidly "Good" in our last Ofsted inspection (September 2017), and have received wide recognition for our achievements and results.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.