Head of Faculty - Science
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 6 - 8
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner and leader who is ready for the next step to further develop their leadership skills with ambitions to progress to into Senior Leadership in the future. The position is suitable for an experienced practitioner with a proven track record to enthuse and guide a proactive Faculty, and someone who is ambitious and highly motivated. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to be responsible for the implementation of key strategies and policies to secure continued school improvement. We are looking for someone who puts students first, proactively focuses on the development, sharing and monitoring of best practice to help across the faculty.The appointed person will be supported by a Deputy Head of Science and will line manage the Head of Computing/I-Media. The Science Department offers Triple and Combined Science at Key Stage 4.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent, inspiring class teacher with a proven track record of strong student progress, and with a passion to make a difference for all our students. The role involves working closely with the senior leadership team to lead and be accountable for key aspects identified in the job description such as (but not exhaustive).
- Science & I-Media
- To effectively lead and manage the Curriculum Area.
- To be a role model for outstanding classroom practice.
- Ensure that students achieve to the best of their potential.
- Use data effectively to identify areas of improvement and strategically plan appropriate interventions.
- Support other Curriculum Area members to use data effectively to identify areas of improvement and plan and execute challenging and adapted lessons.
- Maintain high academic standards.
- Generate and maintain enthusiasm for the subject(s) in both students and staff.
- Nurture a team ethos within the Curriculum Area which is mutually challenging and supportive.
- Maintain a curriculum which is appropriate, challenging and inspirational.
- Develop and maintain schemes of learning and resources that support the teaching of the curriculum.
- Monitor, quality assure, implement early interventions and support improvement through a variety development strategies.
The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for all staff, families and relevant stakeholders, and organisational skills are key. They will be actively encouraged and supported to engage with high quality CPD as part of this role.
An application can be downloaded from the Academy’s website www.ramseyacademy.com. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Downes, HR and Administration Manager – cdownes@ramseyacademy.com
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Downes. If you would like to informally discuss this opportunity, please feel free to contact Mr Mallard, Deputy Headteacher or Mr Appleford, Head of School via Mrs Downes, to arrange this.
What the school offers its staff
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 744 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead website
- Email address
- Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.
Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy
Arranging a visit to The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.
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