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Job Title: Head of Science
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)
TLR Allowance: £12,521 (1B)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Provisional Start Date: 01 January 2027 or sooner (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
Your opportunity to lead an innovative Science department and inspire exceptional outcomes at Tewkesbury Academy:
We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational leader to take on the role of Head of Science at Tewkesbury Academy, driving excellence in teaching, curriculum and student outcomes across the department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to lead a dedicated team, shape an ambitious and engaging Science curriculum, and ensure all students achieve and exceed their potential.
As Head of Science, you will play a pivotal role in championing the success and life chances of every student, using data-informed strategies, high-quality teaching and targeted intervention to secure strong progress for all groups of learners. Our commitment to high expectations, a knowledge-rich curriculum and consistently excellent teaching enables us to create meaningful opportunities for lifelong success and confident, curious young adults.
About you:
You will be:
1. a qualified teacher (QTS) with a strong degree in Science or a related discipline, with successful experience teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.
2. an exceptional classroom practitioner, able to consistently deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that secure strong progress and outcomes over time.
3. an aspiring or experienced middle leader, with the ability to lead, inspire and develop a team, motivating colleagues to deliver excellent teaching and learning across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
4. confident in using assessment and progress data to identify priorities, drive improvement and implement effective interventions, particularly for disadvantaged students, SEND learners and high attainers.
5. skilled in curriculum leadership, with a strong understanding of effective Science pedagogy, practical work and current developments in Science education.
6. an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community, contributing to collaboration across the school and trust.
7. committed to fostering high expectations of behaviour, achievement and attitudes to learning, ensuring a safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
8. passionate about professional development, both in refining your own leadership and teaching practice and in coaching and supporting others to improve.
9. dedicated to providing enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom, encouraging curiosity, investigation and a love of Science through practical learning and real-world application.
10. aligned with our values, demonstrating resilience, integrity, inclusivity and a relentless focus on improving life chances for all young people.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification before submitting an application.
About Tewkesbury Academy:
Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with just over 1,000 pupils and 160 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year.
The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school.
Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best.
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
11. Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
12. Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
13. Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
14. Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
15. Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
16. Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
17. A collaborative culture which supports workload.
18. Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
19. Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
20. A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
21. Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
22. Closing Date: 14 June 2026 @11.59pm
23. Shortlisting: 15 June 2026
24. Interviews: Week Commencing 22 June 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
Safeguarding Statement
The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.