- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 984 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Director of Science
More than one location, Northern Education TrustThis job expired on 7 November 2025
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Head of department or curriculum
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £71,330 - £78,702 FTE
Pay scale
- L14 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
An important part of the Trust’s strategy for school improvement is to increasingly grow the capacity for specialist outstanding practitioners.
You will be able to demonstrate successful leadership with significant curriculum experience in science. You will have a proven track record of examination success and be able to evidence that you are a consistently high performing teacher who can demonstrate and model the qualities required for this key leadership role.
You will work with the science director team, curriculum leaders and teachers throughout the trust and assist in improving outcomes, developing the science curriculum and producing resources. You will be teaching key groups of students, while also working with Heads of Departments, other Senior Leaders, and the Science Director team to develop staff, improve teaching and learning leading to improved outcomes for students.
Although you will be based at a trust academy, providing you with an opportunity to be part of a leadership team, regular travel across the trust academies will be necessary in supporting curriculum leadership and teacher development throughout the trust.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Flexible working opportunities
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
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
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
This job post has expired.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Northern Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- n.boston@northerneducationtrust.org
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
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Arranging a visit to Northern Education Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.boston@northerneducationtrust.org.
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