Assistant Headteacher (Science )

University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership 5 - 9
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership 5 - 9

Assistant Headteacher (Science ) job summary

Assistant Headteacher (Science) - Chemistry Specialism

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher (Science), you will be a pivotal leader within UCS Bolton and the wider Trust. You will lead the science curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5, with a specialism in Chemistry, inspiring pupils and staff alike to achieve excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and continuously developing a broad, balanced, and engaging science curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment through evidence-based approaches
• Managing the provision for A-Level Science resits, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed
• Supporting the school’s culture of professionalism, high expectations, excellent behaviour, and safeguarding
• Acting as a mentor for early career teachers and contributing to whole-school leadership and strategy
• Playing a key role in implementing the Trust’s values-led approach and strategic objectives

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the learning journey of pupils aged 11 to 19 within a forward-thinking and supportive leadership team.

About you - The Ideal Candidate

You are an outstanding Science teacher and leader, ideally with a Chemistry specialism, who:

• Demonstrates deep expertise in the National Curriculum and a passion for inspiring young scientists
• Has a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes and raising the quality of teaching and learning
• Is a confident, approachable leader who motivates and supports colleagues to grow professionally
• Thinks strategically, using data and evidence to drive continuous improvement
• Is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
• Embodies the Trust’s values and is passionate about nurturing the potential of every pupil
• Brings resilience, integrity, and emotional intelligence to the challenges and rewards of school leadership
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the Trust and collaborating across schools

What we offer

Wellness day - an additional days leave to support your wellbeing

The opportunity to lead within a dynamic and growing Trust with a clear vision and strong ethos

A supportive leadership team and a culture that values professional development and wellbeing

The chance to shape the future of science education for a diverse and ambitious pupil community

Access to Trust-wide professional learning, peer collaboration, and leadership development

A commitment to staff wellbeing and a culture of respect and inclusion

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About University Collegiate School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 604 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University Collegiate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-collegiate-school

Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!

Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.

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