Post: Subject Leader of Science

Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Range MPR/UPR plus TLR 1B £11,412

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start date: 01 May 2024

Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield based multi-academy Trust with a vision of providing outstanding education for all the students within our schools. The Trust is passionate that all students should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an oversubscribed 11-16 school in the south-east of Sheffield. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance, and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

We are currently looking to recruit a Subject Leader of Science. The successful candidate will lead a strong department with an excellent team of staff. Applicants should be outstanding teachers who are passionate about the subject and have proven ability to raise levels of progress and attainment, with pupils of all abilities, in both key stages.

You will be a dynamic, talented, and enthusiastic professional who can lead the Science Team. You will have a proven track record of securing successful student outcomes and creating a culture of learning where every pupil can achieve to, and beyond, their potential. You will be an outstanding teacher, and leader of learning, who also has experience in developing the potential of other teachers. Leading a dedicated, hardworking, and supportive team, you will make a substantial contribution to the strategic development of the department and the school.

Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with: Suzy Mattock Headteacher. Please contact Headteacher’s PA akeeton@handsworth-mlt.co.uk

The closing date is Friday 8 December 2023 at 9.00am and interviews will take place the week commencing 11 December 2023.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further information is available by contacting Alison Keeton - Headteachers’ PA:

akeeton@handsworth-mlt.co.uk

The application form and information pack are available on the school website www.hgcsc.co.uk

Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy, ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.