Head of Science
Outwood Academy Brumby, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1NT5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £57,137 - £63,070 per annum. L5 - L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a visionary educator ready to lead a subject department, providing clear, cohesive direction and inspiring high achievement? Join us as a Head of Department, where you will communicate a clear purpose and vision, motivate colleagues, and implement whole-Academy initiatives to ensure your department meets ambitious academic targets. This role is designed for someone who models the Academy's values, promotes innovative teaching strategies, and is dedicated to securing continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students.
Welcome from the Principal:
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Brumby.
As Principal, it's my privilege to introduce you to our academy of 750 friendly students in the heart of Scunthorpe. We are deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence and to nurturing the potential of every child and staff member. By 2028, we will be celebrating 10 years of making a difference in our community.
What distinguishes us is our incredible staff team, who share a strong belief in the transformative power of education. We thrive on making positive, supportive relationships with everyone and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.
We are looking for inspirational, dedicated professionals who will add value both academically and through involvement in the fabric of learning beyond the classroom. If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you.
About the Department:
The Science Department at Outwood Academy Brumby is a friendly and welcoming team made up of 5 teachers and a Science Technician with a wide range of experience and skills. Several members of the team have leadership experience, whilst others are happy to hone their craft in the classroom and support newer staff. There are many opportunities for staff to develop a range of career opportunities within the school and the Trust, making the Science Department at Outwood Academy Brumby a fantastic place to develop your career.
Teaching takes place in the department’s five modern labs/classrooms with every teacher having their own dedicated room. Every classroom has a visualiser and a large screen and these are used extensively by the team.
The curriculum has undergone a recent review and has been redesigned to ensure that students can recap prior knowledge on a regular basis and also learn new content at a level that is appropriate.Our curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that all students get a firm grounding. This is differentiated by depth, as opposed to students racing onto the next topic. This approach develops more confident scientists as students move through the curriculum and helps them to retain their new learning for longer. In addition, where appropriate, students in KS3 have exposure to higher topics sooner, and more frequently. This has ensured that the Science Curriculum from year 7 to year 11 is engaging, challenging and builds on prior knowledge to deepen students' learning.
As in all OGAT secondary academies, the department prepares students for a qualification through AQA GCSE Combined Science. The programme of study is resourced with high-quality materials produced by staff across the trust who know this specification well. We aim to make all our teachers ‘experts’ in preparing students for GCSE examinations, using our thorough and systematic methods devised over many years. We have the benefit of support from the trust’s team of expert Science School Improvement Partners, who provide support, materials, advice, coaching and who model and team-teach in lessons alongside us to develop our expertise.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Marion Chambers, HR Assistant at m.chambers@brumby.outwood.com
Responsibilities
The Head of Department is responsible for communicating a clear purpose and vision while providing cohesive leadership and direction to the Department/Faculty. This leader models the Academy's values, promotes high standards through effective teaching, and is accountable for implementing the Department Development Plan/Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) to secure continuous improvement.
They develop and sustain DEEP LEADERSHIP through line management of staff, overseeing department resources and budget, reviewing syllabuses, and conducting Performance Management Reviews.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications required are a Degree in the relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding of their subject's secondary curriculum (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5), knowledge of current departmental issues, and understanding of school improvement and Ofsted inspection programmes. Essential experience includes leading or supporting the leadership of a department, successful teaching across all key stages, and evidence of managing/leading a new initiative.
Required skills encompass being an outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear vision, possessing outstanding relationships with students and staff, and the ability to analyze data to develop rapid improvement intervention strategies.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
Competitive Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Professional Growth:Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
Workload & Support:Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
Wellbeing & Flexibility:Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
Note:If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page
Further information about the job
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
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
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 Outwood Academy Brumby
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 737 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Brumby website
- Email address
- m.chambers@brumby.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01724 708060
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.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire