Stephen Semmens

Over the past 6 years in my current role I have been proud of what I have achieved in terms of developing the school’s science department. I am a well-respected and liked individual by staff, governors, parents and students.

The science departments attainment in GCSE’s over the last 6 years has gone from strength to strength, posting some of the best results across Leeds (and indeed nationally). This is something I have been very proud to be a part of, and would continue to do so, but feel I need a fresh challenge and the opportunity to be part of a bigger school.

Furthermore, I have experience working abroad for many years, across a variety of careers, and enjoy diving into new cultures and broadening my own life experiences (I lived and worked in Germany for 6 years and the middle east for 4 years). I am currently learning Spanish on a daily basis, albeit at a steady rate, and would be delighted to get to grips with the language should I come to live and work in Spain.

In terms of my personality, I am a warm, friendly character that is liked by most. At the same time, I carry quite a lot of gravitas and can lead from the front where necessary.

My extensive working life of 34 years across several successful careers and countries, has made a rather colourful and interesting character who is fun to be around, and is well respected by work colleagues.

Current Employment Details 

Job titleEmployer details (provide company name, address & email)Date began employmentPermanent or temporary positionPart-time or full-time positionAge range TaughtNumber of pupils in classSalary including any allowancesScience LeadLeeds Jewish Free School, The Henry Cohen Campus, Wentworth Ave, LS17 7TNSeptember 2017PermanentFull-time11 to 16KS3 ≤ 29

KS4 ≤18

£45,450

 Previous Employment History 

Job titleEmployer details (provide company name, address & email)Date began employmentDate left employmentReason for leavingPart-time or full-time positionAge range TaughtNumber of pupils in classSalary including any allowancesScience Teacher Easingwold School, York Road, Easingwold, York, YO61 3EFSeptember 2014September 2017

Employed by Leeds Jewish Free SchoolFull-time11 to 16≤ 34

MPS 3

Director of own Limited Company41 Church Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 4HGApril 2009Jan 2014

Company was dissolved due to supply chain issuesFull-timeN/AN/A

£42,500 after tax due to annual dividends

Instructor of aeronautical engineering, BAe Systems Saudi Arabia, Tabuk AirbaseBAe Systems, Warton Aerodrome, Preston PR4 1AXMay 2005 May 2009

Personal family reasonsFull-timeN/AN/A

£64,000

Science teacherRalph Thoresby,

Holtdale approach,

Leeds,

LS16 7RX

Jan 2005May 2005

Employed by BAe as an instructorFull-time11 to 18Circa 30

NQT salary

Science teacherRipon College,

Clotherholme road,

Ripon,

North Yorkshire,

HG4 2DE

September 2004December 2005

Employed by Ralph Thoresby SchoolFull-time11 to 16Circa 30

NQT salary

Aircraft Engineer (weapons)

Royal Air Force,

MOD,

Whitehall,

London,

SW1A 2HB

December 1989August 2003

Personal Family reasonsFull-timeN/AN/A circa £30k

SECONDARY, FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION (Present or most recent first)Dates attended From/To (month & year)SubjectQualification level and grade obtained09/03 to 06/04PGCEPGCE in secondary science12/1996 to 12/2002BSc Hons in natural sciences2:1 honors01/1996 to 12/1996BTEC in Aeronautical EngineeringDistinction1982 to 1987GCE’s English, Maths, Science, Sociology, History, General studiesA to CTRAINING COURSES ATTENDED – include any relevant short courses (Present or most recent first)Training ProviderDates attended From/To (month & year)DurationCourse/ Qualifications obtained

National College18/06/231 to 2 hoursSafer recruitmentNational College18/06/231 to 2 hoursHow to teach for mastery in scienceNational College03/01/231 to 2 hoursHow to teach for neurodiversityHM Government03/01/231 to 2 hoursPrevent AwarenessNational College04/01/231 to 2 hoursSupporting students with ADHDNational College20/06/221 to 2 hoursInsight into Ofsted inspections

National College19/06/221 to 2 hoursDeep dive intentNational College19/06/221 to 2 hoursDeep dive impact