KS3 Science Lead

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for a KS3 Science Lead to join the team her at West Walsall E-ACT Academy to help drive student attainment even further, raise the profile of science across the Academy and the wider school community, and ensure we instil a passion for the study of science in all our KS3 students. 

Reporting to the Head of Science faculty

• Strategically lead on improving progress and attainment in science.
• Be accountable for planning, monitoring, and implementing the science curriculum in order to inspire, motivate and influence staff and students.
• Lead on the planning and writing of KS3 assessments; analyse KS3 data; plan, implement and monitor the impact of intervention strategies to raise attainment in science
• Ensure whole school teaching and learning priorities are embedded within science
• Effectively mentor and appraise those colleagues for whom you have responsibility within the whole school appraisal policy.
• Lead teaching and interventions within science to improve progress.
• Be accountable for managing staff workload and wellbeing within your subject area. 

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification

Our Academy

West Walsall E-ACT Academy - An 11-18 academy in Walsall resolutely focused on improving the life chances of all our students and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Located just eight miles from Birmingham and six miles from Wolverhampton, Walsall is home to two E-ACT academies in Reedswood E-ACT Academy and West Walsall E-ACT Academy.

What the trust offers in return:

• Teacher Pensions
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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