Head of Science
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Salford
- £35,000 - £51,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 7 March 2025
Job overview
Job Title : Head of Science
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary : United Learning PayScale (Competitive with MPS/UPS) Plus TLR ranging from £6,000 - £8,000 depending on experience.
Reporting to : Director of Science
Start date: September 2025
Role Summary
We are seeking to appoint someone who is not only a great teacher with a passion for science education but can lead and develop a team of committed colleagues in providing the best possible outcomes for our students.
To contribute to the overall leadership of Irlam and Cadishead Academy. You will provide professional leadership and management to the Science department in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement of all students.
General requirements
- Show the ability to be a/or become an excellent classroom practitioner
- Have high expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
- Have enthusiasm for developing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation
- Have a sound subject knowledge which they can utilise to challenge all pupils
- Have a clear understanding of the latest curriculum and pedagogical developments in Science
- Have an ability to engage and motivate pupils
- Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.
Main Duties
- To ensure all students are consistently and effectively supported to make outstanding academic progress in Science through outstanding teaching and effective intervention and catch-up strategies.
- Ensure an aspirational culture within the Science department and promotes high expectations and aspirations for all students.
- To develop effective assessment practices and procedures within the Science department.
- Improve the high expectations of students in the Science department.
- Improve the high expectations of students in Science homework by increase in completion between classes and students in the department;
- Reward students for their hard work throughout the year and increase their love for Science;
- Establish short, medium and long-term plans for the development and resourcing of Science through thorough and honest self-evaluation;
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
More pay…
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
more time…
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
and more support
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Karen Thornton, Karen.Thornton@irlamandcadishead.org.uk
Closing date: 7th March 2025
Interviews: w/c 17th March 2025
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About Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Welcome to Irlam & Cadishead Academy, a state-of-the-art secondary school for ages 11-16.
At our academy, we believe that every student has the potential to achieve great things. Through our ethos of 'Empowering Excellence, Expecting the Extraordinary’, we work hard to create a warm and aspirational culture that enables all students to thrive both academically and as individuals.
Our dedicated team of teachers and staff are committed to delivering a high-quality education to our young people, preparing them for success in an ever-changing world. We want to foster a love for learning, develop critical thinking skills and empower students to become lifelong learners.
We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all our students, alongside a varied and exciting extracurricular programme. The Aspire curriculum gives students the opportunity to take up leadership roles, and participate in enrichment activities and trips as well as a fantastic range of after-school clubs. These support students’ character development and enable them to become well-rounded, responsible global citizens.
We are proud to be part of United Learning, a national group of schools with a number in the North-West of England, whose ethos of ‘the best in everyone’ we wholeheartedly share.
You can learn more about our programmes, initiatives, and the wonderful opportunities on offer to our students at Irlam and Cadishead Academy on our website.
You can also take a virtual 3D tour here.
If you would like to find out more, please arrange a visit – we would be delighted to welcome you.
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