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Deputy head of department science

Gateshead
Permanent
Zirkona Sweden AB
Head of department
€52,974 a year
Posted: 16 February
Offer description

Job Reference # EDV/2026/GC/50745 Location Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full-Time Salary £46,001.00 - £59,947.90 Annually (Actual)

M3 - UPS3 plus ESF3

Closing Date 9:00am, 13th Feb 2026 Start Date Easter 2026 Positions Available 1

Grace College are looking to recruit a Head of Department (English) who will enthuse pupils to learn with a combination of great subject knowledge, energy and dedication.

We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop and all our staff provide important role models to them in terms of positive attitude, work ethic and diligence.

We are looking for a Science teacher to join our team as Second in Science, working alongside subject specialists under the leadership of the Head of Science. The ideal candidate will be well-qualified, self-motivated, adaptable, and creative, with a passion for teaching students aged 11 to 16, regardless of their ability level.


Key Attributes and Skills

* Commitment to Student Progress: Demonstrates a strong focus on supporting and developing young people, seeing each student as an individual with unique potential, regardless of background, ability, or behaviour.
* High Academic Standards: Committed to achieving the highest possible standards in teaching and learning, with a track record of raising student attainment and progress.
* Vision and Leadership Support: Able to support the Head of Science in developing and implementing the departmental vision, reviewing progress made in previous years results, and contributing to long-term strategic planning.
* Passion for Science: Able to inspire a love of the subject in students, fostering curiosity, engagement, and intellectual enthusiasm across all ability levels.
* Inclusivity and High Expectations: Maintains high expectations for all students and believes that challenges such as socio-economic deprivation or special educational needs should never limit success.

Further information is available in the job description and person specification.


Benefits

* Defined benefit pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Daily lunch allowance
* Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
* Free parking
* Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Grace College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that may have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.


Contact Details

Diane Crossley

0191 442 2000

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