Head of Science

At Thornaby Academy we are looking to appoint an ambitious middle leader to the post of Head of Science.  The successful applicant will join a team of four Directors of Learning who work collaboratively with senior leaders to drive school improvements.  As part of this team there are opportunities to lead on and drive a whole school priority.

At Thornaby Academy we aim to provide an exciting and inspirational environment for young people to learn and succeed.  The staff at the Academy work closely as a team to support and guide our young people as they experience a diverse and challenging curriculum which will provide them with every opportunity to achieve their personal best.

We are committed to investing in staff of all levels and we will ensure you have access to high quality professional development through a CPD opportunities.

Thornaby Academy is part of Falcon Education Academies Trust; a newly formed academy trust established to take on and turn around schools and academies in the north of England with a history of under-performance. The Trust is led by a strong trustee and senior leadership team with a proven track record of school improvement.

Thornaby Academy is committed to Safer Recruitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken prior to appointments being confirmed. Positions are subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We expect all adults who work in our Academy to share our commitment to Safeguarding and the health and well-being of our students.

Salary: Leadership L7 – L11 (£49,019 - £54,091)
Start Date: 1 September 2021
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 21 May 2021
Interviews: Week Commencing 24 May 2021

The equal opportunities information will not be treated as part of your application and the information you provide will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

For further information and to apply for this position please visit our website at www.thornabyacademy.org.uk

Applications should be emailed to: d.burlison@thornabyacademy.org.uk

Or alternatively posted to:

Mr D Burlison
Thornaby Academy
Baysdale Road
Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 9DB