Head of Science

We are an 11-16 academy based in the large, north-east town of Middlesbrough.

Would you like to work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment? We are recruiting exceptional individuals who will join our family here at Ormesby.  

Outwood Academy Ormesby places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. You will have the desire to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First, raising standards and transforming lives’.

We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of education within a safe, caring and positive ethos. We endeavour to make our student’s learning as exciting and enjoyable as we can. We work to enable our students to become successful learners, to achieve the best they can in order to prepare them for life in the local and worldwide community. 

We are seeking to appoint a Science specialist as Head of Science to oversee a hard-working team of passionate Science learning practitioners and to transform the life chances of the young people in our care. The right candidate will take the correct steps to successfully steer the department in the right direction on its improvement journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and inspiring subject specialist. An excellent knowledge and thorough understanding of the subject is essential. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.

Outwood Academy Ormesby is an improving school at the heart of the community. The department consists of six teachers and a specialist Science technician. The department benefits from four science labs and two specialist classrooms, and a science 121 tutor.

If you genuinely love working with children, will go above and beyond for our young people and want to work as part of an inspirational and dynamic team then we would love to hear from you.  

When completing your application, please give due regard to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview. 

To view the Person Specification please click here.

To view the Job Description please click here.

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Closing date: 9.00am on 11 July 2024.

Interview date: 18 July 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.