Head of Department - Science

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2023) with a warm and inclusive environment that supports the continued high levels of academic achievement attained by pupils. Our innovative curriculum offer provides staff with opportunities to be creative within their subject area whilst ensuring students are developed both personally and academically.

At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, we go the extra mile for our young people. We are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning to enable every child to be the best that they can be. Our vision is that all Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy students will be exceptional learners, experiencing a world class education.

We will offer you:

• Professional and personal development;


• Friendly staff and motivated students;


• A comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities;


• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving wellbeing and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards;


• An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;


• A unified, dedicated and supportive team of staff.


What we are looking for:

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, strong, and inspirational Head of Department for Science to join our experienced team. The successful candidate must have a passion for Science and will lead all areas of the Science department. They must demonstrate a clear interest in developing and leading Science teaching and learning and research informed practice, whilst working alongside a team passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for students. Candidates will be required to teach up to GCSE level and be keen to stretch our highest attaining pupils.

At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews, we recruit those people who display the character and competence to really drive our academy forward and accelerate achievement standards for all our students. It is therefore essential that candidates can identify with, and be committed to, upholding the values of the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews ethos. Applications are welcome from suitably experienced teachers who are able demonstrate that they can make a significant contribution to a team, have huge impact on pupil outcomes and demonstrate a deep understanding of Science curriculum and pedagogy.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving and striving to be outstanding. If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.