Head of Science
Gloucester Academy, Gloucester, GL4 6RN16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 – M6, Upper Pay Scale Range, points UPS1 – UPS 3.
Additional allowances
TLR2C (currently £8,610).
What skills and experience we're looking for
Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.
At Gloucester Academy, part of theGreenshaw Learning Trust, we are seeking a passionate and strategic Head of Science to lead our dedicated department from September 2026.
This opportunity would suit an existing Head of Faculty or an ambitious Second in Science, Lead Practitioner or Head of Subject Ready to take the next step.
About the role:
As Head of Science, you will provide clear leadership across Key Stages 3 and 4, driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement. You will lead a committed team of seven teachers, a Science technician and an HLTA, shaping a curriculum that is ambitious, research informed and carefully sequenced from KS3 through to AQA Combined Science at KS4.
You will monitor and analyse student performance, implement effective intervention strategies and ensure consistently strong assessment and feedback. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will model excellent classroom practice and contribute to the wider life of the school.
With new laboratories being developed and a strong culture of professional growth, this is an exciting time to lead Science at Gloucester Academy.
What the school offers its staff
About our school:
Gloucester Academy is a vibrant and diverse secondary school located in central Gloucester, serving a richly varied community.
We are driven by a clear moral purpose: to give our students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
We are proud of our disruption-free learning environment, high expectations and culture of continuous improvement. Staff benefit from exceptional professional development and a collaborative ethos where best practice is shared and celebrated.
Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Further information about the job
Closing date for receipt of applications is the 22nd March 2026.We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gloucester Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 936 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gloucester Academy website
- Email address
- stimony@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk
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