Director of Learning for Science
School Leadership Teaching


We require a Director of Learning for Science to lead a committed group of teachers.

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a larger than average 11-18 academy within Blackburn with Darwen. We are part of Aldridge Education and have 1300 students on roll. Our sixth form is in the top 10% of all sixth forms nationally. Our aim is to ‘get better faster’ and secure an exceptional level of education, which all of our students deserve. Our passion is about realising our students’ full potential regardless of background.

The competitive salary reflects the importance of this role and our commitment to developing leadership. This is an opportunity to lead the Science faculty to the next level and for the successful candidate to be fully prepared for future senior leadership, having made their mark on a key faculty. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic leader who can develop a strategic vision for Science and who can ensure we are continually improving. Someone who:

• really loves their subject and is an excellent classroom practitioner
• is positive
• builds teams
• is collaborative
• shares good practice
• is committed to securing high standards of learning and teaching
• gets things done
• has a clear curriculum vision
• is very capable and is able to lead and inspire with confidence
• can develop staff so that our students are inspired and achieve great outcomes.
• will lead on the 'get better faster' approach to coaching for their faculty (full training will be available)
• is resilient
• is committed to wanting the very best for our students
• is committed to 'levelling the playing field' for students with disadvantage

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

We offer:

• coaching, support and line management from an experienced senior leader
• the support of a trust lead for Science
• professional progression opportunities including NPQs
• dedicated coaching time as part of your timetable
• measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback
• collaborative and co-planning time within the school day
• an employee assistance programme.

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.daca.uk.com/vacancies. Apply online by the closing date of midday on Thursday 13th May 2021 to sam.grimshaw@daca.uk.com. Interviews will take place the week commencing 17th May 2021.

Candidate Information Pack.docx
Middle Leaders' Standards.docx
Application Form.docx
Location
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Vacancy Description
 

We require a Director of Learning for Science to lead a committed group of teachers.

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a larger than average 11-18 academy within Blackburn with Darwen. We are part of Aldridge Education and have 1300 students on roll. Our sixth form is in the top 10% of all sixth forms nationally. Our aim is to ‘get better faster’ and secure an exceptional level of education, which all of our students deserve. Our passion is about realising our students’ full potential regardless of background.

The competitive salary reflects the importance of this role and our commitment to developing leadership. This is an opportunity to lead the Science faculty to the next level and for the successful candidate to be fully prepared for future senior leadership, having made their mark on a key faculty. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic leader who can develop a strategic vision for Science and who can ensure we are continually improving. Someone who:

• really loves their subject and is an excellent classroom practitioner
• is positive
• builds teams
• is collaborative
• shares good practice
• is committed to securing high standards of learning and teaching
• gets things done
• has a clear curriculum vision
• is very capable and is able to lead and inspire with confidence
• can develop staff so that our students are inspired and achieve great outcomes.
• will lead on the 'get better faster' approach to coaching for their faculty (full training will be available)
• is resilient
• is committed to wanting the very best for our students
• is committed to 'levelling the playing field' for students with disadvantage

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

We offer:

• coaching, support and line management from an experienced senior leader
• the support of a trust lead for Science
• professional progression opportunities including NPQs
• dedicated coaching time as part of your timetable
• measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback
• collaborative and co-planning time within the school day
• an employee assistance programme.

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.daca.uk.com/vacancies. Apply online by the closing date of midday on Thursday 13th May 2021 to sam.grimshaw@daca.uk.com. Interviews will take place the week commencing 17th May 2021.

Candidate Information Pack.docx
Middle Leaders' Standards.docx
Application Form.docx