Assistant Subject Leader of Science (Biology Specialism) (E3019) - Pudsey Grammar School

Assistant Subject Leader of Science (Biology Specialism)

Grade:  MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b

Salary:  £30,000 - £46,525 plus £5,385

Start date:  September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional to support the Head of Department in the leadership of our Science department.  We are looking for an inspirational,   dedicated and motivated colleague who is passionate about their subject specialism and the development and delivery of an excellent and inspiring curriculum.   We are seeking a candidate who will bring a Biology specialism to the department.  You will be part of a dynamic subject team which is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all our students, collaboratively working to improve teaching and learning across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

Applicants should be highly respected teaching practitioners who have already begun to demonstrate effective leadership characteristic.  Your application will need to demonstrate:

• A drive and ability to lead your specialism effectively to ensure all staff within the department are focussed and high achieving
• A commitment to delivering to high standards and the ability to share good practice with others
• An ability to actively contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes and ensuring the department is meeting, and where possible exceeding, academic targets
• An ability to be held accountable for student attainment and achievement through effective tracking of progress and supporting learning needs, being confident and proficient in the use of data to support departmental strategies
• A commitment to:
  • Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)
  • Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary
  • Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Applicants should be committed to their own professional development, and have aspirations for wider responsibility and school leadership.

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

• Be part of a rapidly improving school
• Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core
• Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school
• Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way
• Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD
• Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students
• Work in an award-winning state of art building

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please visit the school website or email recruitment@pudseygrammar.co.uk for an application pack.

• Completed application form to be returned to recruitment@pudseygrammar.co.uk Applications should be made electronically in Word or PDF format 
• Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes
• In support of your application you may include a covering letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form. 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th March 2024at 12.00 noon

Successful candidates will be contacted direct with details of the interview.

Interview date: Tuesday 19th March 2024 

Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.