Director of Science

Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 February 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: £60,145.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (FTE)

Director of Science job summary

Guilsborough Academy is a high‑performing and welcoming school, set within the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and just minutes from the M1/M6/A14. As part of Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust, we offer an outstanding professional development entitlement, excellent facilities, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

We are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to take our Science faculty into its next exciting phase of development. Our department consistently achieves outcomes above national averages across the full suite of qualifications—including Separate Sciences, Combined Science, Applied Science and A‑Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics—reflecting a dedicated, innovative and highly skilled team.

The Role

As Director of Science, you will:

• Lead a dynamic and forward‑thinking faculty with a commitment to excellence.
• Shape and deliver a compelling vision for Science across Key Stages 3-5.
• Drive curriculum innovation, assessment strategy and high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Support and develop staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and reflective practice.
• Ensure every student achieves highly, regardless of their starting point.

The Successful Candidate

You will:

• Be an exceptional practitioner with a strong track record of leadership within Science.
• Understand the opportunities and challenges presented by curriculum and assessment reform.
• Bring energy, integrity and a passion for empowering both staff and students.
• Lead with ambition, high expectations and a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

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 Guilsborough Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Guilsborough Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guilsborough-academy

Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

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