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Job title:A A A A A A A A A A A A Head of Faculty Science
Location: A A A A A A A A Oak Tree School, Truro, Cornwall
Salary: A A A A A A A A A Up to £42,200 per annum depending on experience
Hours: A A A A A A A A A A A A A Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pmA
Contract:A A A A A A A A A Permanent; Term time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Due to growth in service, we are recruiting for Head of Faculty Science to join our amazing team.
Core tasks and responsibilities (in addition to those of a classroom teacher):A
to raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty.
monitor and support pupil progress through liaising with the Academic Intervention Co-ordinator as appropriateA
to be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the facultyA
to ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages
to be accountable for leading and developing the faculty curriculum. Ensure the range of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed in response to national developments and the needs of the school and students
to deploy financial and physical resources within the faculty effectively to support the school and faculty development plans
to work in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, implement and evaluate the whole school faculty strategy
Essential
Relevant honours degreeA
QTS status
Knowledge of recent developments in learning and teachingA
A reflective practitioner who consistently seeks to improve their teaching to support learning and accelerate student progressA
A good understanding of effective ways to facilitate learningA
A strong understanding of the relevant subject curriculumA
Good working knowledge of all Key Stage subject related qualifications
About us
Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.
This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Education is the UKAs leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a AGreat Place to WorkA for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youAll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
AYour Wellbeing MattersA access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thatAs right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100As of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.A
And thatAs not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youAll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*YouAll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
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