Head of Department for Science

United Learning; England; On-site; GBP 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Park Academy is seeking a passionate Head of Science to lead and inspire students in a supportive environment. This role offers competitive pay and excellent facilities, with a focus on professional development and work-life balance. Join a vibrant community committed to education and student success.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay above national average

Excellent facilities and resources

Access to outstanding professional development

Supportive colleagues

High employer contribution pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Dynamic and enthusiastic leader with a commitment to student success.
• Ability to inspire and provide outstanding leadership in science.

Responsibilities

• Ensure learning and progress in science continue an upward trajectory.
• Exemplify core values of ambition, knowledge, and determination.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Attention to Detail

Job description

At Sheffield Park Academy, we pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students. Sheffield Park Academy is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy, December 2022. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. As part of United Learning, our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

With over 1,200 students of over 50 nationalities, Sheffield Park Academy is a diverse and inclusive 11-18 school. The academy provides students with a broad and ambitious curriculum and an exciting range of enrichment opportunities. The school has strong foundations for success, including a dedicated staff, a commitment to education with character, and a vibrant school community.

Sheffield Park Academy is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Job description

• Job title: Head of Science
• Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN
• Salary: Highly competitive United Learning Teachers Pay Range, with TLR1 of £9,782 gross per annum.
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Start date: September 2025

‘Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve highly’

‘This is a school where staff care for pupils and are determined that they succeed’

OFSTED report, December 2022

Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and influential Head of Science. We are looking for someone who can provide inspiring and outstanding leadership or quickly develop as an outstanding leader to ensure that learning and progress in science continue an upward trajectory and who embodies our core values of ambition, knowledge, and determination. Our core values are ambition, knowledge, and determination, and we seek an individual who not only shares but exemplifies these principles.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-18 school. As part of United Learning, our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students, with a high percentage attending Russell Group universities.

The academy has over 1,200 pupils and is situated in purpose-built £30 million premises, benefiting from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities. We are part of the United Learning Trust, the largest and one of the most successful academy trusts in the country, offering unrivalled CPD and networking opportunities.

The city of Sheffield is vibrant, with two universities, a range of entertainment options, and access to the Peak District within 20 minutes. Quality of life is highly ranked, and Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in Europe. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/

This role requires an organized, passionate individual committed to making a difference for our school and community. The successful candidate will be highly efficient with excellent attention to detail. This role offers both challenges and rewards within a supportive environment.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to outstanding professional development.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive colleagues committed to professional growth.
• The opportunity to join United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies.
• Collaboration opportunities across schools and networks.
• Employee benefits, including a high employer contribution pension scheme.
• Training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Encouragement of work-life balance discussions.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details.

To apply, click the ‘Apply online’ button on our website’s vacancies page: Vacancies Page. Note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date is midnight, Tuesday 20 May 2025. Interviews will follow soon after.

For queries, please email us.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All employees will undergo comprehensive checks, including references, health, right to work, DBS, and barred list checks.