Head of Physics Required

Description:

Head of Physics Required

Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Start ASAP, Permanent role

£30,570 - £48,390 + TLR 2C

The Supply Register is currently working alongside Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings to find a proactive and inspiring Head of Physics to oversee the subject and be a part of a friendly, supportive and hard-working Science department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for scientific exploration among all students.

Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, they have grown to have over 1,600 students this year. They work across a split site which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development. 

Responsibilities

Enable all teachers of Physics to achieve expertise in teaching and planning, through coaching and support, as well as through the provision of CPD and inset training days
Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents and carers
Design, oversee, monitor and evaluate an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires students and develops their skills and knowledge, while identifying clear targets, timescales and success criteria for development
Monitor the work of the department through rigorous and regular lesson observations, and provide detailed, constructive feedback
Demonstrate consistently high expectations of all students and a commitment to raising their achievement and social and emotional well-being
Promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from all students by treating them with respect and consideration
Develop strong and positive relationships with students
Implement all school policies, including the school’s behaviour policy
Requirements

Must hold QTS
Experience or knowledge of improving the quality of teaching and learning through the development of progression plans, schemes of work and high quality resources
Experience leading a team and/or working to support the significant success of others
Experience of interpreting complex student data to drive lesson planning and student progress
Must hold the Right to work in the UK
Must be able to provide a minimum of 2 years worth of professional references
What the school offer

Salary higher than the national pay scales  
Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education  
Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school  
Coaching for every teacher  
Protected co-planning time  
Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL  
Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network  
A relocation package:

The school are committed to helping staff with relocation. In addition to offering up to £5,000 they can help you make a smooth transition into our school and sea-side community.  They recognise the challenges of moving to a new area, and as such we offer:

Information on local housing options, and connections to good property agents
Advise on school enrolment for staff members' children
Additionally, we foster a welcoming environment by connecting new employees with existing staff members who can offer guidance on settling into the community of Hastings.
The school's commitment to supporting the relocation process reflects our dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for all staff members. 

If you are interested in this role please apply now and a member of The Supply Register Team will be in touch! Please note that we are only accepting applications from those with The Right to work in the UK that hold QTS