Sir William Stanier school are seeking to appoint a talented, innovative and ambitious Assistant Curriculum Leader of the Science faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity to support in the leadership of a new team of science teachers and shape the future of science.

The

successful candidate must have excellent subject knowledge and be committed to

raising the achievement and aspirations of all students. Additionally, they

will want to sustain improvements in the teaching and learning of science. The

department aims to nurture the scientific potential of every student and to

assist in their progress towards becoming confident, autonomous young people.

Teachers within the department strive to stimulate, motivate and inspire the

students through engaging lessons which draw on active, participative learning.

The curriculum area endeavours to foster a positive learning culture, which

allows students' self-confidence to develop within a framework of high

expectations.

The

Learning Partnership has a comprehensive and supportive performance management

process, to motivate, inspire, and develop colleagues to ensure that both

teachers and students can realise their potential. There is a wealth of

continuous professional development and networking opportunities across the

Trust through The Learning Institute, our teacher training and learning and

development faculty.

Collaborative

working across Trust schools and sharing best practice are highly encouraged,

and we have opportunities for more formal training and qualifications through

apprenticeships and the NPQ programmes. We are passionate about developing and

retaining our staff; we offer teaching and learning responsibility and

retention allowances to ensure we remain an employer of choice in the locality.

learn more about the role, the school, and the development of the trust, please

book a visit by contacting Michele Dobson, Principal's PA: michele.dobson@sws.cheshire.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 21st March 2025

Interviews to be held: Week beginning 24th March 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The

closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children.We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.

The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.

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