Head of Science
The New Forest Academy, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PA23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025 or sooner
Closing date
28 February 2025 at 12:08pm
Date listed
31 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31650 - £49084 per annum
Head of Science job summary
New Forest Academy,
Salary: MPR/UPR + competitive TLR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025 or sooner for the right candidate
It all adds up to an inspired career move.
We're looking for a dedicated Head of Science to lead our science team at New Forest Academy during the next phase of our exciting journey.
Ready for your talents to be nurtured?
As our Head of Science, you will lead a highly ambitious and talented department. Within your team, we have a wide range of teaching experience - from ECTs to more experienced colleagues. The Science department has a strong sense of community and a very welcoming, friendly body of staff. We have the benefit of operating from a purpose built and very well equipped Science block and have a fantastic full-time technician.
We recognise that Science education does not stop when students leave the classroom door. We have a number of strong partnerships with local businesses and other organisations who add to our offer outside of the classroom. These include close links with our partners at ExxonMobil, who run the local oil refinery. Trips and visits are commonplace. For example, recently a group of our Year 8 students became real-life engineers for the day and were successful in winning the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Faraday Challenge.
Our ideal candidate will be ambitious and ready for a new and exciting challenge. You will have a track record of success within your teaching career and whilst no leadership experience is necessary, you will possess leadership qualities and be ready to lead by example. This post will provide the successful candidate with the skills and experience to equip them for senior leadership in the near future. We already benefit from subject specialists within our department so we are open to applications from candidates with any science discipline.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About our school:
New Forest Academy is a successful and popular 11-16 academy adjacent to the New Forest National Park. We are proud to serve the Hythe and Waterside community.
All staff receive high-quality support which enables them to flourish at work. They are provided with training and opportunities for impactful collaborative work which allow all to thrive in their areas of expertise. In addition to the standard 5 Inset Days that teachers normally receive, Lift Schools provide an extra 5 Inset Days in order to support the professional development of staff. Staff turnover is very low at the school, and we benefit from having many experienced colleagues. The senior leadership team are approachable, calm and supportive of all staff and students.
New Forest Academy is in a fantastic position, within a 10 minute drive to the coast, a 20 minute drive to the vibrant international city of Southampton, and within an hour to the beautiful cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester. You have many picturesque Hampshire villages and the Isle of Wight on your doorstep, as well as the beautiful South Downs National Park and of course, New Forest National Park.
Our vision is to enable ambitious futures for all members of our academy community. We strive to ensure that expert teaching of our exciting curriculum allows students from all backgrounds to fulfil their academic potential. We achieve this by sequencing the most important and compelling knowledge backwards from ambitious curriculum aims, and adapting what we teach to our local context. Our passionate team of subject experts deliver chosen content through research-based, best practice approaches. We provide exceptional opportunities to develop the unique interests and talents of our students, and to prepare them for life in modern Britain. Strong relationships and first-class support across the community ensure that students are safe, happy and successful.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence from September 2025 or sooner for the right candidate. This is a full time, permanent position.
Early applications are strongly encouraged as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing upon receipt of suitable applications
Closing date: 10 March 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Trust-wide Safeguarding Policies and Guidance
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Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The New Forest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 564 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The New Forest Academy website (opens in new tab)
New Forest Academy is a thriving 11-16 comprehensive academy, educating children of all abilities. Through our business and enterprise specialism we challenge and encourage every child to achieve their full potential not just in terms of academic attainment but also in relation to the many extra-curricular opportunities and community activities that are on offer at the academy.
We are a fully inclusive academy, and believe in nurturing the talents and capabilities of all sections of our community. We continue the excellent work of our feeder schools and provide a huge range of curricular opportunities.
Our recent Ofsted inspection reported that our students enjoy coming to New Forest Academy, which contributes to the calm learning atmosphere you will find around the site. Click here for the Ofsted website and our recent reports.
Our aim is to enable students to leave New Forest Academy appropriately qualified and as mature, caring members of society, with the right level of qualifications.
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