Head of Science
Gloucester Academy, Gloucester, GL4 6RN25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 June 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: Monday - Friday All year round 32.50 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPS1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR1
What skills and experience we're looking for
If you are looking for your next role in Teaching, we would love to hear from you!
Gloucester Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Head of Science to join our existing Science team on a full-time basis.
We are looking for someone to lead our dedicated Science department. The role would suit either an existing head of faculty or those who are looking to develop from a Second in Science/ Lead Practitioner or Head of Subject.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive individual to fulfil a school role that directly impacts our students’ academic development. This role is crucial in ensuring that students can be the best of themselves and achieve in Science through strategic leadership of a dedicated team.
As Head of Science other responsibilities will include:
Undertake the following responsibilities as Teacher with a particular Teaching and Learning Responsibility as Head of Department, being accountable for both staff and student development and performance with regard to that responsibility.
Exercise oversight of the academic and social development of students through a team of Learning Area teachers; devising any relevant, suitable responsibility structure in relation to:
- The delivery of the curriculum at all Key Stages
- The provision of Learning Area related extra-curricular activities
- Oversee/organise curriculum delivery within the Learning Area’s curricular responsibilities.
- Ensuring the curriculum planning necessary; incorporating ‘whole-Academy’ policies; contributing relevant units/components to other Academy syllabuses, as may be required
- Making available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subject within the Learning Area, for use internally and externally as required
- Encouraging the selection of suitable teaching and learning styles, materials and subject matter in providing a differentiated approach to students
- Advising on appropriate classroom management
- Advising regarding allocation of students to teaching groups within the Learning Area/Year following appropriate consultation
- Being responsible for the conduct and behaviour of relevant assigned students, and providing support for colleagues
- Advising regarding allocation of staffing for timetabling purposes
- Monitor and analyse the academic performance of students on an ongoing basis and provide relevant reports when requested
- Devise and implement appropriate intervention strategies
- Complete self-evaluation documentation, in particular data analysis of student performance at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Post-16 as part of the whole Academy self-evaluation process.
- Promote Literacy, Numeracy and communication skills across the Learning Area
Manage allocated resources, through colleagues where applicable.
- Controlling expenditure allowances and fulfilling the Academy’s budgeting expectations
- The usage, storage and security of all facilities and resources
- Ensuring the maintenance of relevant inventories according to Academy policies
Oversee the work of members of the Learning Area team and related support staff including:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Teaching, learning and assessment
- Behaviour, health and safety E.g. student management
- Pastoral responsibilities
- Wider professional effectiveness
Contribute to the Academy’s consultative process by convening and/or participating in all appropriate calendared meetings, and by ensuring Learning Area/Year representation at all additional relevant Academy meetings.
Having delegated responsibility for the implementation of Health and Safety as may be agreed.
Provide information about the work of assigned curricular/pastoral areas, and the progress of students, to the line manager, Principal, Academy Trust, colleagues and parents when required, reflecting appropriate ‘self-evaluation’.
What the school offers its staff
Why join School name and Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Gloucester Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Gloucester Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th June 2026 at 23:59. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
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 Gloucester Academy
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 936 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gloucester Academy website
- Email address
- cosment@gloucesteracademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01452428800
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Arranging a visit to Gloucester Academy
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