Head of Department (Science)

Teaching Vacancies; Blyth; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Blyth is seeking a Head of Science to oversee student outcomes in the science department. The role involves leading teaching practices, collaborating with staff, and ensuring the curriculum meets student needs. This permanent full-time position offers a salary range of £57,137 - £63,070, alongside employee benefits such as free flu vaccinations and onsite parking. Candidates should adhere to safeguarding commitments and engage in regulated activities involving children.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• The post holder will be accountable for overall student outcomes in the department.
• Will evaluate relevant assessment information for individuals, groups, and cohorts.
• Responsible for leading, developing, and enhancing the teaching practice of others.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for student outcomes in the science department.
• Ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all students.
• Present key information to the Senior Leadership Team.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Science to join our team. The Head of Department will be accountable for overall student outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachers concerned, evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts and will be required to present key information to the Senior Leadership Team. You will ensure that the curriculum fully meets the needs of all of the students and there is effective delivery in all aspects. You will line management responsibility of a number of people by leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future.
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project.
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Further details about the role

• Post: Head of Science
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary Range: L5 - L9 £57,137 - £63,070
• Working Type: Full Time
• Base: The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
• Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025

An online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Commitments

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Contact

For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at [e-mail]

Closing date

Midnight on Friday 9th January 2026

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.