Head of Science
Brinsworth Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5EJ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,534.00 - £67,898.00
Pay scale
- L8 - L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Science to provide leadership within this curriculum area. This role will make a significant contribution to the success and progression of students and the achievement of the school’s challenging targets. The successful candidate will play a critical role in setting high standards for staff within the curriculum area and will nurture and develop the talents and performance of both staff and students.
What the school offers its staff
Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to Achieve Excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled. We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.
The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
Why Work for Us?
- NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
- Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies/
Applications should be submitted to bri-recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
NCLT Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level.
Further information about the disclosure of criminal records can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Brinsworth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brinsworth Academy website
- Email address
- caroline.fullelove@nclt.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01709 828383
Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to Achieve Excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled. We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer.
Brinsworth Academy is part of LEAP Multi Academy Trust alongside Dinnington High School. Our mission is to ‘Achieve Excellence’ through quality teaching, responsive pastoral care and decisive leadership. In joining our welcoming team, you will be adding your energy and expertise to our Trust at a time of development and progression.
Arranging a visit to Brinsworth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email caroline.fullelove@nclt.ac.uk.
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