Head of Biology

Wednesfield Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  18 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Biology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS (UPS where relevant) + TLR 2C £3,527.00
• Additional allowances:

  MPS (UPS where relevant) + TLR 2C £3,527.00

Head of Biology job summary

“Success is a science; if you have the right conditions, you get the result.” So, said Oscar Wilde and we say the same.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Biology.  This could be the ideal opportunity for a talented Teacher of Biology who is ready to step up, or someone who is already experienced at leading this essential subject. Our school is at a really exciting stage of its development, and we need teachers who really want to help pupils be successful scientists.  

The successful candidate should already have experience of raising achievements in Biology. They will be eager to develop their leadership skills by working alongside a passionate Director of Science to ensure all pupils have the best possible experience of this essential and fascinating subject.

About us:
At Wednesfield Academy, we are proud to be a thriving and highly successful learning community where pupils are supported to achieve at the highest academic levels and flourish as individuals. We believe that strong partnerships between pupils, parents, and staff are the foundation of our success. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining our culture of high achievement, exemplary support, and collaborative working. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. Staff at our wonderful school feel “very well supported” and “appreciative of how their workload and well-being are considered” (Ofsted Feb 25). We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

You may wish to contact Headteacher Mr J Phillips jphillips@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.    

 Application Deadline: Friday 17th October2025 

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early. 

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.  

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

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Wednesfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1020 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wednesfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wednesfield-high-academy

One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of turning a school around. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse. 

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