What skills and experience we're looking for Are you an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record in Science? If so, Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you! We are seeking to appoint a Head of Faculty: Science from September 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will be committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of diverse learners. As the Head of Faculty: Science at Rudheath Senior Academy, you will: • Provide strategic leadership and management of the Science Department. • Ensure the delivery of an engaging and rigorous curriculum that inspires all learners. • Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. • Drive outstanding teaching and learning practices to ensure excellent student outcomes. • Foster a culture of high expectations, creativity, and academic excellence. • Collaborate with senior leadership to contribute to whole-school initiatives. What the school offers its staff NWAT believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils. As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child. As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars. For our staff, we offer: • Flexible working arrangements. • Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare. • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. • Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff. • Positive recognition culture. • Bespoke professional development opportunities. • Open door policy for communication across the Trust. • Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT. Commitment to safeguarding Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.