Deputy Director of Learning - Science - Cowes Enterprise College

We are looking for a Deputy Director of Learning for Science to support the Director in leading and developing high-quality teaching and learning within their subject area, and across the academy with a focus on raising standards of student attainment and achievement. Applications are welcome from teachers of all science specialisms, however there is a requirement that the postholder will be competent in teaching A Level Biology.

Responsibilities

Support the Director in leading and developing high-quality teaching and learning within the science subject area and across the academy, focusing on raising standards of student attainment and achievement.

Qualifications

Competent in teaching A Level Biology; applications are welcome from teachers of all science specialisms.

Benefits

• A supportive community dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Access to a wider range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust.
• Guidance, advice and support from both departmental and senior leadership team.
• Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.
• Staff provided with a laptop and many have their own classrooms.
• Access to an employee advice service providing information, helpful resources, and a counselling service.
• Discount membership for local leisure facilities including a gym.
• Discount programme by Ormiston Academies Trust for all staff.
• Travel discounts for ferries.
• Eye sight tests for VDU users and annual flu vaccinations.
• Free parking on site.
• Tea and coffee available during breaktime.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Legal & Suitability

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975; information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. All the academy policies can be found here: https://www.cowesec.org/policies.

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