Assistant Head of Department for Science

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head of Department to join an excellent team that has a great balance of experience within it. The successful applicant will join a passionate, knowledgeable, and committed group of teachers.

The successful candidate will share our commitment of an inclusive and ambitious curriculum for all, ensuring students are engaged, motivated and take pride in their achievements. They will be committed to establishing a strong classroom culture where every pupil can learn and make outstanding progress.

Gateacre School is an exciting and dynamic, 11-18 comprehensive school with over 1300 students on roll that is on a trajectory towards becoming an outstanding school. The school has renewed and high behavioural expectations of pupils. Results are improving year-on-year, and this year is expected to be the best set of results in the history of the school.

Gateacre School is committed to providing the very best educational environment and professional development programmes for all its staff. We invite you to consider joining our knowledgeable and dedicated staff.

Benefits

• The school is a popular first choice for parents and their children in the community.
• The role has a staff well-being and benefits package.
• Excellent pay and conditions, along with Trust-funded opportunities for CPD.

As a member of the Northern Schools Trust, Gateacre School offers fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers within the context of a group of exceptional schools.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Owing to new KCSIE changes, HR may undertake a public online search of all shortlisted candidates.