Director of Science

Bridlington School, Bridlington, YO16 4QU

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 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: £60,443.00 - £66,695.00 Annually (Actual) L7-11

Director of Science job summary

Director of Science

TLR 7-11

(opportunities for enhancement for a suitable candidate)

Full-Time Permanent from September 2026

The Governors at Bridlington School, are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed and enthusiastic Director of Science to join our highly successful and dynamic leadership team. We are seeking to appoint a person who is passionate about Science and Teaching and Learning. We are seeking an individual with the skills and qualities to improve the achievement of students of all attainment levels and abilities. You will take on a vital role in ensuring that the science team are equipped to deliver an inclusive education for all students. We are looking for someone who has an innovative outlook and a commitment to the role, a clear ambition and enthusiasm for Teaching and Learning, and will be fully involved in the leadership of the school.

‘Great teaching is the most effective lever to improving outcomes’

The school is located within an easy commutable distance from Hull, York and Scarborough.

The person appointed will:

Take up a vital position of authority and leadership in line with the schools core expectations for teaching and learning

Be responsible for providing professional strategic leadership and daily management of the science team (both teaching and support).

Be expected to actively contribute to establish a learning environment that inspires both a passion and commitment to learning.

Share their passion for Science inspiring both students and staff through effective delivery of an ambitious inclusive Science curriculum;

Be committed and accountable to securing excellent outcomes for all group of students through a relentless drive to develop great science teachers in the department;

Be an excellent role model, exemplifying a high standard of leadership and Science teaching by promoting high expectations for all members of the school community;

Develop and implement the educational philosophy of the school and to cultivate and promote good practice;

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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 Bridlington School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 952 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridlington School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridlington-school

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