Head of Combined Science

Brighton, Sussex
Reed

Head of Combined Science

Salary: CompetitiveWorking Hours: Full-TimeLocation: Brighton

Applications for this position will be welcomed from outstanding classroom practitioners in any of the three sciences. This role represents an exciting opportunity to widen the experience of the successful candidate to include academic leadership, strategic planning and co-ordinating a team of colleagues.Prestigious independent school with well-respected awards. Celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, whether that person be shy or confident, sporty, scholarly or both. Fantastic STEM subject departments with an outstanding reputation. High number of pupils going to top universities such as Cambridge, Oxford, and Bristol.

Your New Role

• Take responsibility for all Combined Science GCSE results, with a focus on continued improvement of grades.
• Liaise closely with the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics on the design, sequencing, delivery, and assessment of Combined Science GCSE schemes of work in the Fourth and Fifth Forms such that they enable pupils studying Combined Science to consistently maximise their exam outcomes.
• Design and manage tracking systems to identify and monitor pupils in the Fourth and Fifth Forms who are selected to transition to Combined Science, working with the Director of Science to set and staff Combined Science sets appropriately.
• Write a formal exam report after GCSE results in August to provide a detailed commentary about the Combined Science results for the Headmaster and the Deputy Head Academic, to also be presented in person.
• Safeguarding Responsibilities
• This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Any relevant applicants are encouraged to apply. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with any questions.

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