Deputy Head Of Science - Spen Valley High School

We are looking to appoint an experienced Teacher of Science to the role of Deputy Head of Department. This role would suit an aspiring leader, someone who is looking to move into middle leadership and has the drive and determination to make a difference.

The Role:

We are seeking someone who has experience of consistently high-quality teaching, someone who is able to take an active role in supporting the Director of Science with strategic planning, curriculum development and raising aspirations and achievement within the subject and monitoring and supporting student progress.

We want someone who will engage our students through their enthusiasm and passion for their subject; someone who will inspire them beyond the curriculum and expand their cultural knowledge so that they can stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with any other young person, from any other background.

We want someone who enjoys working with young people, who believes it is a privilege to be a part of their journey into adulthood, and who will show them unconditional positive regard.

We pride ourselves on being ethical leaders and leading with integrity. We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities, including a bespoke CPD package that genuinely meets the needs of each colleague. As a member of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance, we receive high-quality support, advice and training and work closely with colleagues from some of the most successful schools in Yorkshire. We encourage our staff not only in their involvement in various activities throughout the school, but also to be proactive and develop new and fresh ideas to engage and enthuse both our staff and students.

Staff Benefits include:

The opportunity to work with colleagues across the Red Kite Teaching School Hub

• Teachers’ Pension
• Employee Healthcare
• Staff supervision (counselling & support services)
• Varied Wellbeing Activities
• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

We know that applying for a job takes a great deal of time and effort; it is therefore important that before you apply that you make sure we are the right school for you. To find out more, we ask that you look at our website, particularly our Trauma Informed Practices (Including our Relationship Policy) and if necessary, contact our HR Team to discuss the role further. If you do wish to continue with your application, we ask that you do not provide a generic letter; we are looking for candidates who have a genuine passion for working in our school, therefore we ask that in your letter of application you give specific information as to why you want to work in our school and what experience and/or qualifications you have, will make you the best candidate for the role.

For more information about the school please see our website at www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk or contact our HR Lead, Tracey Bland on 01924 405451 or by email hr@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk.

To apply for this role please complete your application and cover letter and submit these to hr@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk or upload it to TES by Monday 22nd January 2024.

All employees are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to Enhanced DBS Checks

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

All shortlisted candidates will have a tour of the school on Interview Day.

For more information about the school please see our website at www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk or contact our HR Lead, Tracey Bland on 01924 405451 or by email hr@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk.  

All employees are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to Enhanced DBS Checks.