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Head of Science Department

Lincoln Castle Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP

This job expired on 13 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Good degree in Science in an appropriate discipline

Teaching qualification with QTS

Strong and secure knowledge in Science up to GCSE/A level

Evidence of good student examination results

Recent and relevant teaching experience

Experience of assessment at KS3 & 4

Good understanding of curriculum developments in Science

What the school offers its staff

We at Lincoln Castle Academy have a huge emphasis on high academic achievement and personal development. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum.

Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and contribute to the academy's continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme.

We are excited to share that our school is undergoing a transformative redevelopment with the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art building set to be completed in 2027. This cutting edge facility will feature superb Science laboratories and advanced learning spaces designed to foster innovation and excellence in education. As part of this major investment in our future, our current building will be completely demolished, making way for a modern environment that will support both staff and students in achieving their full potential.

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.

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Additional documents

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JD Head of Science.pdf - 402 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lincoln Castle Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 680 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: clovers@lincolncastle.org.uk
• Phone number: 01522 303584
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lincoln-castle-academy-lincoln

Arranging a visit to Lincoln Castle Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clovers@lincolncastle.org.uk.

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