Head of Science
Head of Science
Writing science curriculum for KS1 and KS2
Policy development
Resource management
Providing staff development
Raising and tracking science assessment outcomes
Liaising with wider school values and curriculum
Communicating with stakeholders
Maintaining up to date with latest research and inspectoral standards
Responsible for science attainment across the schools 900+ pupils and 2 sites.
Created a dedicated science room and established myself as the specialist science teacher, after obtaining mentorship from PSTT, for years 6-2. With the aim of mentoring all teachers to improve the provision and profile of science at a 900+ pupil school across 2 sites.
Established, after initial grant funding, an enrichment month investigating a topical 'Big Question' through creativity and experimentation. Culminating with a day of community STEM members leading talks, workshops and debates.
Participated in annually with the Young Persons Book prize by registering a group of disadvantaged pupils to receive the short list books and create a judging panel. This initiative developed pupils engagement with books and provided high quality texts for the library.
Several grants were successfully acquired to initiate projects across the school. These include a grant to establish an annual STEM engagement event and a grant for pupils to establish a garden and run eco-initiatives.
An outdated science curriculum was being taught which included many errors, repetitions and lacked development of scientific skill. A new curriculum was written, along with supporting implementation documentation and training.
Ran training workshops, team taught, 1:1 mentorship and observations to support teachers in their provision of STEM education. Continually monitored staff confidence and ability to deliver the curriculum, providing an environment of development.
After a project about the impact of deforestation globally and locally. Pupils letters to the local MP were read out in the house of commons and received a response from the Environment Secretary.
Created whole family, differentiated STEM challenges for pupils learning from home. These resources were downloaded by 100 different schools and shared by me in an online teacher twilight.
Participated in the Natural History Museum Teacher Advisory Board. Trialling their workshops and new resources. Along with attending feedback meetings on their education services and future projects.
Science homework was universally disliked and adding to a culture of indifference to science. Changing to a creative, project based homework increased completion of homework and interest in science overall.
Pupils in the school council successfully presented a grant proposal at City Hall to establish a school garden and run a series of eco-initiatives.