Head of Science

More than one location, Ark Schools

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1-year with scope to extend further
• Pay scale: Ark Upper Pay Scale (£59,941 - £65,000) + TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A highly effective Science teacher with a strong track record of outcomes
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a senior middle leadership role
• Ability to inspire, motivate and hold others to account
• Strong curriculum, assessment and data analysis knowledge
• Commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all students
• Alignment with Ark’s values and mission

What the school offers its staff

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Science to lead a thriving department at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the curriculum, drive excellent outcomes, and develop a team of committed teachers.

As Head of Science, you will combine outstanding classroom practice with strong leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, a rigorous and engaging curriculum, and a culture of high expectations where all students can succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and develop the Science department, driving standards, achievement and progress
Line manage and coach staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Design and deliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum across KS3–KS4 (KS5 where applicable)
Use data effectively to monitor progress, close gaps and raise attainment
Model excellent teaching and support colleagues to deliver consistently strong lessons
Contribute to whole-school priorities and play a key role in academy improvement

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

All employees must undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

JD and PS - Head of Science - 2026.pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ark Schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Ark Schools website
• Email address: hr@evelyngraceacademy.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-schools

We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.

School Details

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ark Evelyn Grace Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-evelyn-grace-academy

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