Head of Science
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1RX14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 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: 32.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 1B
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to lead our well-resourced Science Department at a key point in its development. We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational leader who will drive improvement, with a strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and raising standards at GCSE.
The successful candidate will have a clear vision for building and leading a strong, cohesive team, supporting staff to develop their practice and deliver high-quality teaching and learning. They will be passionate about ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential, with a particular focus on improving outcomes at Key Stage 4.
They will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a genuine enthusiasm for Science, alongside high expectations of student achievement and behaviour. As a skilled communicator, they will inspire and motivate both students and colleagues, and their strong interpersonal skills will enable them to work collaboratively as part of a highly effective team. Applicants should have experience of teaching Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a secure understanding of curriculum requirements and strategies to raise attainment.
A commitment to the wider life and ethos of the School is essential.
This post is available for a January 2027 start.
Closing date of applications: 2nd October 2026
Interviews: Week of 5th October 2026
Please note a current CES application form and a Model Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 form must be completed for this post. Applications can be emailed to Mrs Michele Walker mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and online searches.
What the school offers its staff
Our staff team are committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development. Our CPD offer is comprehensive, combining in- house coaching and development programmes alongside excellent provision from our partner TSAs and our Diocese. These programmes ensure that staff can access exciting opportunities and continue to develop as professionals throughout their time with us, to the benefit of their own learning as well as the experience of our students.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 808 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01925 628612
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is located in Latchford, Warrington with a large catchment area extending across the South of Warrington from which we draw 800 pupils.
We are a vibrant, ambitious and caring community, with students drawn from a variety of backgrounds. Everything that happens within our school is inspired by gospel values and Cardinal Newman’s words that we are all ‘a link in a chain. A bond of connection between persons.’
The extra-curricular life of our school is flourishing, with a wide variety of active sports clubs. We have particular success in Rugby League and Rowing for both our male and female teams, but our sporting offer is wide ranging and growing. Our Performing Arts are a key component of the enrichment on offer with a variety of musical ensembles, a highly successful school show and both Drama and Music thriving at GCSE. Our cutting edge provision in mental health and our outstanding pastoral team ensure that our students have the emotional skills they need to succeed throughout their lives. Our staff team are also committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development.
Arranging a visit to Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk.
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