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Penistone Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Curriculum Area Leader for Science.We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm, drive and determination to lead this inspirational department and continue its well-established tradition of success.
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary Range: MPS/UPS with TLR1A (£14290 per annum)
- Start Date: September 2025
About the role: You will be a first-class practitioner who will thrive upon the commitment our students have to their learning, a leader who has the knowledge, expertise and determination to make a positive difference in the life of each and every student who learns science; a leader who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible.
The science department continually achieves excellent GCSE and A-level results, well within the top 20% nationally. Furthermore, 40% of our students at the end of Y9 go on to study separate sciences, and currently 41% of subjects studied by our A-level students are biology, chemistry or physics.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of leading a team and a proven track record in KS4/5 or will be a Second in Department excited about the opportunity of further developing their career.
About our school:Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Proud and Be Supportive.
We are also extremely proud of our ambition to achieve excellence through a values-driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A-level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years of validated outcomes, with over 90% of students gaining entry to their preferred choice of university in 2024.We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role.We have an innovative teacher development programme which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model.Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.As a school, we pride ourselves on evidence-informed practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.
Who can I speak to for more information? For an application form and pack please contact our Recruitment Partner, Julia Peat at Hays Education on or Further information can be found on jobs/penistone-grammar-school or https://penistone-gs.uk/current-vacancies.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 09.00am.
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