Head of Science
MPS/UPS + TLR1a
Required from September 2024
Permanent, Full Time
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for an inspirational and highly motivated science specialist to lead our very talented team. This position would suit an ambitious leader looking to rapidly develop their progress.
Science is a very well established department with excellent facilities - please click the following link for more details Babington Academy - Science
It is a very exciting time to join us at Babington; we are an Ofsted Good school, with “Good Behaviour and Attitudes” (OFSTED 2023). We provide a vibrant and diverse 11-16 school where our students are our best resource and is a place where the best teachers can make a huge difference to the outcomes of our students.
We ask that all our teachers look to capture the imagination of our students and help to bring your subject to life! We welcome applications from teachers who are inspiring and knowledgeable and want to make a real difference to the lives of our students. Regardless of experience we offer excellent training opportunities, regardless of experience, and the chance to quickly progress within the Academy.
Do you want to make a profound positive difference?
Have you got what it takes?
Would you like to be part of something special?
If so, join our team at Babington Academy for a career without limits.
We promise:
- That every day you’ll get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back. Our students are amazing… that’s a promise!
- To support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community where staff debate teaching and learning. In additional to our academy based CPD, staff can also opt into Trust led professional development
- We currently have eight Specialist Leaders in Education (SLEs). Would you like to be our ninth?
- Working in our calm, child-centered, supportive and well resourced environment will ensure that you thrive!
- An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the Academy
- High quality new build with superb teaching and learning environments and facilities
Why work for us?
You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.
As a school and within our Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.
Our staff benefits package includes:
- Access to the highly competitive Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions.
- Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.
- Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.
- Green Car Salary Sacrifice – Delivered in partnership with Tusker, eligible LwLAT employees can choose a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car that comes complete with motor insurance, servicing, maintenance, replacement tyres and RAC breakdown cover, for a fixed monthly amount.
- Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing. No need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
- Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
- Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
- Free onsite parking
We strongly recommend that you visit Babington before applying to see why we are all so proud to be Babington.
This vacancy is being managed by Hays Education, on behalf of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust. Please contact Mike Sherwin at Hays Education for a full application pack including job description and person specification. Full contact details can be located within the 'Apply' section; please log in or register to view.
Closing date: ASAP and by midday Friday 26th April 2024
Strong applications may be considered upon receipt.
The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Social Media Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.