Head of Department Science
Padgate Academy, Warrington, WA2 0LN20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
21 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS – UPS £31,650 - £49,084 per annum full time Plus TLR1b £12,037 per annum
Additional allowances
Plus TLR1b £12,037 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a high calibre middle leader with a clear understanding and vision for a knowledge rich curriculum; with an emphasis on implementation, to achieve the best possible outcomes. We require someone who can motivate, inspire and excite students and staff. We are looking for a leader who can align team members by providing both support and challenge.
Overall role and remit
- To maximise the achievement of students in the Science department against National and locally agreed benchmarked targets.
- To maximise the quality of teaching. In particular to ensure all teaching meets or exceeds expected academy standards
- To ensure delivery of Teaching and Learning Strategies.
- To ensure the curriculum is up to date and innovative.
- To maximise the learning opportunities for students.
- To manage staff within the Science department including the Performance Management process.
Principles of Leadership and Management at Padgate Academy
a) Aspects of leadership which would apply to teachers with leadership and management responsibilities include:
b) Maintaining clear vision, purpose and high expectations, focused on students’ achievement;
c) Maintaining strategic planning for the subject, team or department co-ordinated with the Academy Development Plan;
d) Inspiring motivating and influencing staff and students;
e) Creating effective teamwork;
f) Providing knowledgeable and innovative leadership of teaching and the curriculum;
g) Commitment to running an equitable and inclusive provision in the subject, team or department;
h) Providing a good role model for other staff and students.
i) Aspects of management which would apply to teachers with leadership and management responsibilities include:
j) Undertaking rigorous self-evaluation and using the findings effectively;
k) Monitoring of performance date, reviewing patterns and taking appropriate action;
l) Using the performance management of staff to bring about improvement;
m) Showing a clear commitment to staff development;
n) Deploying staff effectively and assisting them in managing their workload;
o) Using financial and resource management effectively to support the achievement of academy aims.
What the school offers its staff
The details contained within this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. However, it is inevitable that over time, the nature of the job may change. Existing duties may no longer be required, and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed provided that responsibilities remain in line with the grade. Consequently, the Academy will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult the post holder at the appropriate time.
Commitment to safeguarding
Padgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Padgate Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 630 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Padgate Academy website
- Email address
- msiddall@padgateacademy.co.uk
Padgate Academy is a fully inclusive secondary academy in North Warrington.
The school benefits from being part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). At Padgate we are unswervingly committed to serving the local community through provision of a first-class education for all students. We are also committed to providing all students at the academy with a rich and ambitious curriculum offer enabling them to acquire the high-level knowledge that allows them to be successful during their time at the academy, as well as prepared to meet the demands of what comes next.
During the time students are at the academy, they are also able to supplement the rich academic curriculum with opportunities to develop their creativity, character, and leadership. We believe that these aspects of education are fundamental to developing the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to enable them to thrive. These aspects of school life are brought together in our CAS programme (creativity, activity, and society) which provides opportunities for student leadership, enrichment, and expression, and enables them to make a positive contribution to society beyond the classroom.
As a school we also believe in the importance of our students demonstrating good manners, showing respect, and demonstrating kindness in all they do. Students are also expected to always have a positive attitude to their learning. These things underpin our school culture and ethos and are celebrated as part of our comprehensive rewards system. We are proud of our caring pastoral support and want all students to feel happy, safe, and supported during their time here.
Visitors to the school often comment on the positive relationships at the school as well as the warm and supportive learning environment. All these aspects of school life are encapsulated in our school motto ‘Proud to be Padgate’.
Adam McMillan BA (Hons)
Principal
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