Location: Highgate, Birmingham Salary: £33,739 – £53,094, plus TLR2b (£5,870) Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2026 We are seeking a committed and inspiring Deputy Head of Science to help lead a high‑performing Science department and drive exceptional outcomes for pupils In this role, you will shape and deliver an ambitious curriculum, model outstanding teaching, and use data intelligently to secure rapid progress across Key Stage 3 and beyond. You will coach and develop teachers, lead on assessment and curriculum design. A chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ lives, contributing to a community committed to academic excellence and personal development. Key responsibilities Be accountable for the progress of all pupils in learning science in Key Stage 3 Lead the design and implementation of the curriculum and of assessment, including controlled assessment and examinations To create and develop challenging and innovative medium-term plans which are inspiring for learners and teachers alike Make regular and precise use of assessment to inform and guide rapid and sustained rates of pupil progress in all key stages What We’re Looking For: Strong classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and consistently high quality teaching. Proven impact on pupil progress and experience raising attainment across different groups. High expectations for behaviour, consistency and accountability, ensuring excellent learning in every lesson. Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate. Resilience, optimism and drive, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Alignment to our ethos and a genuine belief in every pupil’s potential to excel. Qualified Teacher Status and the right to work in the UK. Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts – offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.