Prep School Head of Science Years 4
hace 2 meses
Runnymede College is a private non-denominational British school in Madrid offering a British education to boys and girls of all nationalities from the age of two to eighteen. The education offered follows the British National Curriculum.
Founded as a private school in September 1967, the primary school was inaugurated in 1987, and since 1990, the whole School has been located in La Moraleja, in the north of Madrid. The School has been restructured and divided into Pre-Prep, Prep (Years 4 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 13). The new structure has meant creating additional posts of responsibility and numerous opportunities for professional development and promotion have arisen.
The school is seeking to appoint a Prep School Head of Science Years 4-8 from September 2024.
1. Purpose of the role: The Prep School Head of Science will be responsible for leading a vibrant and dynamic Science curriculum within the Prep School, working to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and academic attainment. They will work closely with the Academic Deputy Head, Senior Science Head of Department and Science teachers in the Prep and Pre-Prep School. They will facilitate the transition to the school’s new structure and ensure effective development and delivery of the Science academic curriculum.
2. Main responsibilities:
i.) Strategic direction
• Be responsible for the yearly overview of Science from years 1-8 and ensure it is taught to a high standard by staff
• Advise the Deputy Head on the school’s future strategy for Science provisions to ensure the curriculum combines the best of tradition and innovative methods.
• To support the Headmaster and Deputy Head of Academic in Science teacher recruitment for both academic and co-curricula roles
• To liaise with the leaders of Science in the Senior School facilitate the transition of Year 7 & 8 into the Prep School, and to continue the collaboration to ensure Scientific skills are developed effectively throughout the whole school
• To work with form teachers to ensure cross-curricular links are being made using Science
• To collaborate with any colleagues in ensuring progression and continuity across year groups
• To write an action plan as part of the School Development Plan and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan on a termly basis
ii.) Leadership & Management
• To lead and co-ordinate the Science department in a professional, positive and pro-active manner and to encourage cooperation between them
• To work with the Deputy Head (Timetable) to plan faculty staffing allocations, timetables and rooming
• To make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, liaising with relevant staff to secure appropriate cover
• To assist with the induction of new staff in the faculty
• To participate in Head of Department meetings
• To be involved in teaching and learning observations with other members of staff to raise pupils’ standards of achievement and to evaluate practice
• To assist Senior members of staff in the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning within Science throughout the school through teaching and learning observations, team teaching and work scrutiny
• To advise and inform NQTs and other news staff about the subject policy and practice in the school
• To lead staff development sessions for teaching and support staff as agreed with the Headteacher
iii.) Curriculum development
• Oversee the Science department in the preparation and development of their courses of study, teaching materials, schemes of work, methods of teaching and assessment.
• To take responsibility for Years 1-7 Science curricula (and Year 8’s in 2024).
• Ensure that schemes of work in Science are inspiring, challenging, effective and reflect continuity across all Key Stages
• Ensure good practice is shared throughout the school
• To provide an example of ‘excellence’ as a leading classroom practitioner, inspiring and motivating other staff
• To observe and review the quality of teaching in the faculty
• To encourage the development of co-curricula activities and trips/visits which support the learning and experience of students at Runnymede
• To provide and support the development of up to date learning resources for students and staff
• To account to the Deputy Head Academic and Headmaster for the efficiency and effectiveness of their subject area within the school
iv). Tracking & Monitoring
• To work with Form Teachers, Heads of Year, Science teachers & SENCOs to implement appropriate intervention strategies to support pupil progress
• Ensure that within the faculty, individual pupil progress is regularly assessed, recorded and reported and used to inform future teaching
• To oversee behaviour management within the faculty and support in ensuring a safe, secure and structured learning environment
• To interrogate termly data, identify areas of poor performance and take effective action to remedy such
• To be accountable for securing the highest standards of pupil achievement across the curriculum through effective monitoring and evaluating
• To oversee behaviour management within the faculty and support staff in ensuring a safe, secure and structured learning environment
• To monitor and co-ordinate the availability of courses and resources for pupils of all abilities within the school
iv). Reporting and communication:
• To write termly academic reports and attend parents’ meetings
• Ensure standards of reporting and communication with parents are maintained
• To support faculty staff in dealing with parents
• To oversee the presentation of information to parents about Science
The successful applicant will have:
a good honours degree from a British University (2:1 or better)a PGCE or other qualified teacher statusrecent experience as a teacher in a school in the UKthe ability to modify learning strategies to target the needs of individual studentshigh expectations of pupils’ effort and behaviour, and facilitate this with proven classroom management skillsbe organised and able to prioritise to meet deadlinesOther preferable but not essential criteria:
Previous experience of an international schoolPlease complete the TES online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.Final date for applications- Friday 22nd March 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and first round interviews will take place via Zoom/in person on a rolling basis. The final round interview will be held face-to-face at Runnymede College in Madrid. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. If you have not heard from us within six weeks of submitting your application, please assume you were unsuccessful this time.
We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience and attributes required for the role. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Runnymede is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including check with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office.
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