Mill Chase Academy is proud to be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, opening opportunities for staff to access quality research and receive personal support from an institution recognised locally and nationally as outstanding in its ITT provision. The leadership team of the Academy is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the Academy on a journey of excellence, with staff that have a passion for teaching and learning. Challenging, inspiring and encouraging students to excel as individuals and raising aspirations through quality teaching and learning to develop students' academic and life-skills is important to us, with our community at its heart.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Head of Science from April 2015. You will work closely with the Head of Department to improve Science provision further. This role would be suited to someone who is ready for the next step in his or her career and will provide an excellent professional development opportunity for an aspiring Head of Department or a teacher wishing to lead from within the team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an imaginative, creative and inspiring teacher to work in a successful Science Department. You must be able to demonstrate talent, interpersonal skills and a range of teaching strategies required to inspire and motivate pupils and other colleagues in the Department. We are looking for a creative, engaging and passionate practitioner who brings Science to life both within and outside the classroom.

The person appointed will be a member of an active forward thinking Department. The Science Department has four full time teachers of Science and is well served by a full time technician, who together create an extremely positive learning culture based upon high expectations, the building of scientific learning skills and a huge enthusiasm for the subject.

The department is housed in purpose built accommodation with four fully refurbished wet labs with access to a dry lab as well.

Closing date: 9th February 2015

Interview date: 13th February 2015

Start date: April 2015 or September 2015 (by negotiation)