Head of Department (Science)
The Blyth Academy, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L5 - L9 - £57,137 - £63,070
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Science to join our team. The Head of Department will be accountable for overallstudent outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachers concerned, evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts and will be required to present key information to the Senior Leadership Team. You will ensure that the curriculum fully meets the needs of all of the students and there is effective delivery in all aspects. You will line management responsability of a number of people by leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
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;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- 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
Post:Head of Science
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary Range: L5 - L9£57,137 - £63,070
Working Type:Full Time
Base:The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
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.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Science to join our team. The Head of Department will be accountable for overallstudent outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachers concerned, evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts and will be required to present key information to the Senior Leadership Team. You will ensure that the curriculum fully meets the needs of all of the students and there is effective delivery in all aspects. You will line management responsability of a number of people by leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
For full details of the role, please view the Job Description attached.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- 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
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.
For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 9th January 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About The Blyth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 772 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Blyth Academy website
- Email address
- r.mcmahon1@northerneducationtrust.org
- Phone number
- 01670 798100
Arranging a visit to The Blyth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.mcmahon1@northerneducationtrust.org.
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