Head of Department

Job Description

Location
Hylands School Chelmsford, Essex
Salary
Main Scale + TLR3
Contract type
Full Time
Contract term
Permanent
Closing date
13/12/2024
Head of Science

Hylands School is a happy and friendly school where the atmosphere is productive and supportive for students and staff alike. We aim to stretch and challenge all our students to fulfil their absolute potential and for our staff to feel professionally supported to be the best they can be.

We are a community school with a clear focus on the needs of every child so that they can achieve their potential. Our curriculum is broad and balanced across all years so that we can offer subjects that meet the needs of the students.

Our supportive governing body works closely with us to set the highest standards and expectations for our students and we take pride in the achievements of our students in all areas of the curriculum and their lives.

The school's vision is that our students should have the best experiences and opportunities that inspire their love of learning that challenge them both academically and personally so that they can achieve their aspirational goals and become successful members of the local and global community.

We are proud to be part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) which is one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in South East England with over 40 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT family. As well as ensuring our students are knowledgeable and confident at Welling our shared values are to be:

Ambitious
Kind
Active

See our website for further information about the School

www.hylands-tkat.org/

Core Purpose:

To carry out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with School policies and procedures and statutory requirements. To provide support for students with educational needs in a variety of learning environments

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic department which is well staffed and well resourced and focused on both improving outcomes and developing a love of all things Science.

Being a member of the Hylands family is so much more than curriculum delivery. The strong supportive relationships you build with our young people is the core of what will enable them to thrive. With the support of our extensive pastoral team, all of our staff are instrumental in driving forwards Hylands rapid school improvement journey supporting our young people to succeed personally and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the smooth running of the Science Department.
Ensure the curriculum intent, implementation and impact is adhered to, aligned with Hylands and TKAT principles.
Department data is created, monitored, analysed so that progress and attainment is understood and necessary intervention is implemented effectively across all key stages to maximising outcomes.
Develop all the subjects in the Department and ensure that capacity is created to address any poor teaching.
To ensure the learning environment is richly resourced and stimulating.
To support all teachers within the Department.
To use the line management process appropriately to ensure the professional development of staff in line with the school aims, goals and overall growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious team of staff and make a real impact on our students' lives. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with students across the full age and ability range. Contact Information: Informal discussions and/or visits are actively encouraged.

To arrange a visit or discuss the post, please contact Sonja Mitchell on 01245 266266 or email recruitment@hylands-tkat.org

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Information about the School

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.