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Head of Science

Dene Magna School, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU

This job expired on 25 March 2026

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS, TLR 1A

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full time, permanent contract, TLR 1A, start date 1st September 2026

Main purpose of the role

• Lead and manage the Science department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across all key stages
• Develop and implement an engaging, ambitious Science curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and prepares students for further study and future careers
• Support, coach and develop Science teachers to deliver outstanding teaching and learning
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, using data to drive continuous improvement and close achievement gaps
• Promote a culture of high expectations, aspiration and achievement within the department

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Science department, including curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance
• Line manage and support all staff in the Science department, including performance management and professional development
• Lead on the implementation of schemes of work, assessment policies, and differentiated teaching strategies
• Oversee and develop extracurricular Science activities, trips and enrichment opportunities
• Ensure the effective use and management of departmental resources, including budget management
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in Science education and share best practice with colleagues
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment that promotes the welfare and safeguarding of all students
• Work collaboratively with other middle and senior leaders to support whole-school priorities and initiatives

What the school offers its staff

We believe that to provide the best teaching and learning experience to our students we should invest in our staff, and insure they are supported in delivering great experiences, that will shape our students growth.

Supported by the Trust, we offer a range of benifits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of all staff, including work-life balance.

Pension Scheme

At the trust, we value your future. That’s why we offer membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) to all teaching staff. The TPS provides you with a secure and reliable income in retirement, employer contributions, and a range of valuable benefits for you and your family.

Other staff benefits

• Competitive, benchmarked salary
• At least 5 INSET days a year
• Protected CPL time
• Supported professional development pathways for all staff
• Family-friendly policies
• Flexible working for appropriate roles
• Membership to industry benefit scheme - Blue Lights, offering discount
• Free access to the Gym out of hours at Dene Magna School
• Qualified Level 5 or 7 coaching for employees
• Access to our Employee Benefits Package - Perkbox, which includes access to discount codes, medical appointments online and celebration system

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.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

Head of Science Job Pack (1).pdf - 4.35 MB (opens in new tab)

About Dene Magna School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1006 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dene Magna School website
• Email address: h.tufnell@denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dene-magna-school-mitcheldean

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Arranging a visit to Dene Magna School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.tufnell@denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk.

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