Lead Teacher Of Science

Required from September 2024.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and motivated Lead teacher to join our strong Science team. As an outstanding classroom practitioner in all Key Stages the Lead Teacher will work with colleagues to improve and secure pupil outcomes, primarily via the development of the quality of teaching and learning through coaching and mentoring of colleagues and trainee teachers across the school. In addition, to play a major role supporting the leaders of teaching and learning in developing the strategic direction for T&L and to work with teachers across the school in collaborative planning, curriculum development and assessment, planning and moderation.

This is an exciting time to join Barr’s Hill School and The Futures Trust. We are passionate about building brighter futures for our young people, and are driven by a set of compelling values:

1. Students First – students, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon the educational benefit of our students within a safe and supportive environment

2. It’s about learning – students, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon developing and improving learning underpinned by harmonious and trusting relationships

3. No Barriers – no excuses, only support to ensure students, staff, leaders, governors and trustees maximise the academic achievement of students whilst enabling them to develop and flourish as well-rounded individuals

Barr’s Hill is an 11-18 inner city school in the heart of Coventry. Our diverse student population is one of the many strengths of the school. We are looking for people who are ready to work with us on the next phase of our journey. Science is a thriving and popular subject, taught at all key stages, with students leaving us each year to top University courses.

Staff at Barr’s Hill School are supported by experienced teachers, Middle and Senior Leaders who commit generously of their time to train and develop colleagues. The School offers focused CPD for all staff based on their future aspirations, and has a proven track record of developing excellent teachers and future leaders. The School fully funds Masters research and offers a range of outstanding leadership development opportunities, including collaboration across the Trust. ECT’s are well supported by our induction programme which we lead regionally in partnership with the Futures Teaching Alliance and Best Practice.

Employees of the Trust have access to:

• Supported and funded professional development up to and including Masters level study

• Career pathways across the Trust

• The Teachers Pension Scheme

• Occupational Health Services

• ‘Vivup’ – employee benefits scheme offering discount at retail, travel, theme park and leisure providers

• Competitive rates of pay

• Family friendly policies

Informal visits to the school are very welcome and strongly encouraged, please get in touch if you would like to arrange this.

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education:

T: 07921583731

E: barrshill@hays.com

Please also see our recruitment site: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/barrs-hill-school

Barr’s Hill School and The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media check.