Knowledge, Experience and Training

Essential

• • Hold a good honours degree and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Have a genuine passion for Science and a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning

  • Display a high level of professionalism at all times

  • Have outstanding teaching ability with a track record of excellent outcomes

  • Demonstrate a clear vision for faculty improvement with the ability to inspire and lead by example

  • Have an understanding of and interest in the current developments of the curriculum and have experience of contributing to the professional development of others and the ability to develop outstanding practice

  • Have sound judgement under complex conditions

  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and persuasive skills, whilst being flexible and sensitive to the needs of individuals

  • Be able to communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders

  • Have the ability to work effectively in a team and organise, plan and prioritise time effectively

  • Have an understanding of value-added and other data to support raising achievement

  • Be inspirational and well-liked by students

  • Be committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities

  • Be committed to the safeguarding of children

  • Have a natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’

Desirable:

• • The potential and ambition for further career development

  • Experience of successful leadership in a faculty from planning to implementation and evaluation

  • Experience of teaching to A Level and a good understanding of recent developments and curriculum changes

  • A proven record of innovation and leading change successfully

  • Management experiences of school resources

  • The ability to develop others and hold people to account effectively