Head of Science

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

We are delighted to offer a great opportunity to lead our Science faculty here at Cockshut Hill. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, excellent teacher and leader who is passionate about their subject and can evidence proven success in nurturing an environment within which everyone can reach their full potential - students and staff alike.

Join us and you will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed Science department and academy team. You will lead this forward-thinking team across Key Stages 3 and 4 and the whole ability range, working together to create an extremely positive learning culture based on high expectations and a huge passion for your subject. The role offers excellent opportunities for a well-qualified, creative specialist who will build on the success of the department and who is willing to commit to extra-curricular activities that add value to our school and community.

We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• The academy’s mission statement, aims, priorities, targets and balanced scorecard and the mission of the Summit Learning Trust
• Monitor, lead and support those members of staff in the direct reporting line on areas of their remit.
• Ensure all academy protocols, routines and expectations are met by all staff in their area.
• Have responsbility for all results, assessment data, achievement, progress and attainment in the subject areas.
• Manage formal processes affecting staff in the subject areas in line with Trust policies.
• Support the trust in the implementation of strategies to raise standards in the subject areas.

About You

• A qualified teacher (QTS). Ability to demonstrate good teachingensuring all students make excellent progress across all key stages.
• Successful experience of leading, monitoring and with an understanding of the importance of accountability in the role.
• Successful and relevant secondary teaching experience.
• Clear understanding and detailed knowledge of current curriculum and assessment requirements and developments.
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners, parent and carers, and colleagues.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust? 

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Natalie Thompson - Assistant Principal at [email removed]

Visits to the Academy are encouraged. Please contact [email removed] to arrange this.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [email removed].