Head of Science

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 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: Full time Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main/Upper Payscale plus TLR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

To lead, manage and develop Science to ensure high-quality teaching and learning; to provide an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, inclusive curriculum that motivates engages and enriches students' understanding of the subject; and, to monitor and raise standards, enabling students to achieve strong academic outcomes and personal growth.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Benefits:

• Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers

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.

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.

Head of Science-JFAN .pdf - 4.65 MB (opens in new tab)

About Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 968 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport website
• Email address: lgoodall@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/joyce-frankland-academy-newport

Mixed secondary academy located in Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex.

Arranging a visit to Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lgoodall@anglianlearning.org.

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