Head of Science
Outwood Academy Brumby, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1NT11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 to L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, driven professional to join our Family of Schools. Outwood Academy Brumby was graded Good in a recent Ofsted inspection and we are still improving to become outstanding. This is a great opportunity for you to join us on this journey.
We are excited to share that we have a vacancy for a dynamic, forward thinking head of department to join our Academy. We are looking for an inspiring and energetic leader with a real passion for Science. You'll be a motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual who has the skills and determination to make a difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’.
The Science Department is a caring and supportive environment where students can thrive. It also boasts a well established foundation and consistently achieves impressive results. Last year the department demonstrated it's commitment to excellence as the results in both Triple Physics and Triple Chemistry exceeded the national average. This success is driven by a dedicated team of teachers with a range of specialisms who are well supported by an amazing Science Technician. This strong foundation, combined with innovative teaching methods and a focus on providing a supportive learning environment ensures the students at our Academy receive an excellent science education.
You will be supported on our journey by our Directors of Science. OGAT are proud to be part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting its North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identified best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?
- A competitive salary with pay progression
- A fantastic pension and additional benefits
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week andmuch more(for teaching roles)
Further details about the role
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Applying for the job
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About Outwood Academy Brumby
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 736 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Outwood Academy Brumby website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- m.chambers@brumby.outwood.com
Outwood Academy Brumby is an 11 – 16 comprehensive school occupying a modern building in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. It is within easy reach of Lincoln, Grimsby, the east of Doncaster and the motorway network. Our latest Ofsted judgement is Good with Outstanding Leadership.
If you care about the success of your students and colleagues, and have the energy and determination to make that success a reality, we would welcome your application.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Brumby
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.chambers@brumby.outwood.com.
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