Head of Subject Discipline (Science) - Newsome Academy

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Academy

The primary purpose of Head of Subject Discipline is to ensure that the standard of teaching and learning in all areas within their remit and responsibility is of the highest quality for all students so that they are able to achieve to the best of their ability. 

Newsome Academy is a successful, over subscribed secondary school, set in fabulous countryside in south Huddersfield. We have over 700 students and over 60 awesome teaching and support staff. We are very unique in the fact that we also have two specialist provisions - Hearing Impaired and Physically Impaired. These provisions allow students to be in mainstream lessons whilst getting the specialist support, they need. The Headteacher and the Senior Team are always present around school, whether this be on duty during social times or dropping into lessons to check on the school climate. We promote leadership and this is evidenced through our amazing students and wider staff teams. The school has seen a significant and exciting change and we have celebrated record-breaking results for the past few years. We are also the only school in Kirklees that are celebrating a student securing a Scholarship at Eton College in 2022.​

​Newsome is one of 8 Academies that for Impact Education Multi-Academy Trust. There are 2 Secondaries, 4 primaries, 1 through school and 1 Alternative Provision, and more are due to join over the coming year. The Trust is on a mission to improve the life chances of children and young people and improve social mobility for the disadvantaged. Our vision is to be a Trust where hearts and minds connect; values-driven partners working collaboratively to ensure education impacts positively on students, families, communities and staff.  Impact Academies are aligned to the Trust Mission, Vision and Aims. Our Academies have individual identities which reflect the diverse communities they serve. They have the autonomy to create, explore and learn from different practices and our Headteachers believe that leadership and personal accountability are founded on self-direction and reflection. We believe that collaborative leadership and strong partnership development can lead to significant positive impact on the quality of education through sharing the best collective practice. Our values of Heart, Mind and Connect underpin everything we do and our Core Principles and Aims articulate how we will live these out.

For more information about the Trust go to Impact Education Multi Academy Trust. 

Please see attached Recruitment Pack for further information about the role, Newsome Academy and the Trust.

To apply please click the following link; https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=7dbb0dbb-291e-449e-921f-f2f2dced2885

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 21st February 2024​

Interview Date: Monday 26th February 2024

We  looking for an ambitious ‘Science Specialist’ who wants to make the next move to a prestigious leadership role in a progressive academy that is constantly growing and gives opportunity to those that have drive. Yo must be a forward thinking, dynamic and a resilient teacher/leader who, working with collaboration with the Leadership Team, will provide high quality teaching to help take the department to the next level. You will be a natural inspirer, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. It is crucial that you have a great understanding of the latest educational landscape and how to achieve success

Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding staff and students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service DBS check. All interviews will include a question about Safeguarding and any anomalies identified in pre-recruitment checks will be discussed at interview.