Curriculum Leader for Science

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strongtrack recordof school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is a popular 11-16 comprehensive school located in the Southeast of Sheffield. We are above average nationally for pupil progress. We have been nationally recognised for our work with Pupil Premium. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We are the founding school within the Minerva Multi Academy Trust. We strongly believe in work life balance, and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

We are currently looking to recruit a Curriculum Leader of Science. The successful candidate will lead a strong department with an excellent team of staff. Applicants should be outstanding teachers who are passionate about the subject and have proven ability to raise levels of progress and attainment, with pupils of all abilities, in both key stages.

You will be a dynamic, talented, and enthusiastic professional. You will have a proven track record of securing successful student outcomes and creating a culture of learning where every pupil can achieve to, and beyond, their potential. You will be an outstanding teacher, and leader of learning, who also has experience in developing the potential of other teachers. Leading a dedicated, hardworking, and supportive team, you will make a substantial contribution to the strategic development of the department and the school.