Curriculum Leader: Science

The Whitehaven Academy, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TY

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS (+TLR1A)

Curriculum Leader: Science job summary

Whitehaven Academy is proud to be recognised nationally for its improvement journey, reflecting the collective determination, high expectations and strong leadership that now define our community. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a committed leader to build on this momentum and further strengthen the quality of science education across the Academy.

The Role

As Curriculum Lead for Science, you will provide clear strategic leadership for the subject, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and achievement. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues to:

• Lead and develop an ambitious, knowledge‑rich Science curriculum
• Secure sustained improvement in outcomes across all key stages
• Support and develop teachers through high‑quality subject leadership and coaching
• Use assessment and evidence to inform curriculum refinement and teaching practice
• Contribute actively to the Academy’s wider improvement priorities

This role carries a TLA 1a allowance in recognition of the responsibility and impact of the post.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a colleague who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in Science
• Has the drive and credibility to lead others and influence practice
• Is passionate about securing the very best outcomes for all pupils
• Thrives in a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Is excited by the opportunity to contribute to an improving and ambitious school

Previous experience of subject leadership is desirable, but we would also welcome applications from teachers ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Why Join Whitehaven Academy

• Be part of a school on a strong and proven improvement trajectory
• Join a committed, professional and supportive staff team
• Access high‑quality professional development and leadership support
• Make a genuine difference in a school where leadership impact is valued
• Work within a culture that places pupils, learning and ambition at its heart

This is an exciting opportunity for a Science leader to help shape the next stage of Whitehaven Academy’s success story.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion or visit, please contact Emma Graham

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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 The Whitehaven Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 810 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Whitehaven Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-whitehaven-academy

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