Head of Science and ICT

Elms Bank, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  21 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: ICT, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 1265 hours per annum worked as per the Teachers Pay and Conditions.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 plus SEN allowance (£2,679), and TLR 2b (£5,647). Actual salary £39,976 to £57,410
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance (£2,679), and TLR 2b (£5,647)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Science and ICT

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 plus SEN allowance (£2,679), and TLR 2b (£5,647). Actual salary £39,976 to £57,410

Hours: 1265 hours per annum worked as per the Teachers Pay and Conditions.

Elms Bank is a special school for pupils aged 11-19 with a range of special educational needs. Our vision is "excellence for all" and we are determined to support our amazing students to become the best adults they can be.

We are looking for a well-qualified and exceptional Head of Science and ICT who is enthusiastic about making a difference and helping young people with complex needs overcome their barriers to learning.

You will be a dedicated and outstanding classroom practitioner who is both passionate and knowledgeable to teach and lead the development of the Science and ICT provisions. You will have an absolute commitment to inclusive education with the ability to relate positively to all students and show a fundamental commitment to their learning and development. You will lead both subjects but will only need to teach one; we welcome applications from specialists in either subjects.

If you are a strong team player who can think creatively and continually reflect on how to improve outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to know more, we would be delighted to welcome you to our school. Visits prior to application are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on0161 766 1597 or by e-mailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk toarrange an appointment.

We ask that you do not send CV’s; please complete and send yourapplication form and a personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk

We look forward to receiving your application. Please visit our schoolwebsite for further information. www.elmsbank.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer you clear career pathways, excellent opportunities for professional development both in the school and the wider Trust and commitment to promoting your wellbeing at work. We fully recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to support them.

We offer flexible working and health and wellbeing benefits.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@oaklp.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Science and ICT.pdf - 1.88 MB (opens in new tab)

About Elms Bank

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elms Bank website
• Email address: hr@oaklp.co.uk
• Phone number: 01615530030
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elms-bank

Arranging a visit to Elms Bank

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@oaklp.co.uk.

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