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Full Time Main Scale/UPS + SEN2 + TLR2b
A rare opportunity to join our incredible team of scientists has arisen.
Are you passionate about inspiring young people and leading a dynamic Science department? We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Head of Science to join our team at Children's Support Service
Located in South Essex our Service provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students. As Head of Science, you will lead the department to deliver awe-inspiring science lessons in our state-of-the-art science labs, drive pupil achievement, and support the professional development of your colleagues.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to lead a key subject in a supportive, close-knit school community across two sites
- Professional development and training tailored to your career aspirations
- A collaborative and experienced staff team
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Well-resourced Science facilities
- Opportunities to innovate and develop enrichment activities for pupils
About the role:
You will:
- Lead the Science department in delivering an engaging and inclusive curriculum
- Support and develop staff to ensure high standards of teaching and learning
- Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to raise achievement
- Organise enrichment opportunities to inspire a love of Science
About you:
- Qualified teacher status and a degree in a Science subject
- Proven track record of excellent Science teaching
- Experience of leading or contributing to departmental improvement
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the school's values
Children's Support Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Children's Support Service is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
To apply:
Please contact the school office for further information and an application pack.
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We educate and support children from KS1 - KS4 as well as providing an outreach service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area. Our schools are based in Basildon (secondary) and Wickford (primary and secondary).
Our Medical Education Team work across South and West Essex and focus on not only educating children and young people but crucially reintegrating our students back into their mainstream school.
We now offer, in partnership with Essex Local Authority Education Access Team, an education and reintegration programme for students who have been permanently excluded from any part of Essex back to their local mainstream school.
Most of our students are referred to us due to challenges they may have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support. We pride ourselves on overcoming these challenges and ensuring every student is successful.
We offer a wide range of subjects and match a mainstream setting through our core curriculum offer. At the same time, as a 'needs -led' provision we offer extensive enrichment opportunities to our students.
We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to 'be the best they can be.'
CSS staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, our subscription to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.