Head of Science

A rare opportunity has arisen for an outstanding leader of science to join the academy as Head of Department. Science is a popular subject at all key stages, and outcomes are strong at Key Stage Four and Five. The subject is taught in a state of the art, purpose built science block, and all lessons take place in specialist facilities, with expert technical support provided by our dedicated science technicians. The Head of Department will lead our high-performing science team, working closely with the second in department and subject leads in planning, coordinating and evaluating curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to continuously improve pupil progress. The successful candidate will promote the highest standards across the department through high quality leadership and support, and will also work collaboratively to continue the development of our excellent science curriculum across the trust.

The Opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team 
• To contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum  
• To establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils  

The ideal candidate

• Have a good educational background with evidence of CPD     
• Be able to contribute to team meetings and contribute new, innovative ideas
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence     
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude 
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity 

Benefits of working for us include:

As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to both, get into teaching, and develop within the profession.  

As well as the above we also offer:  

• Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning  
• Free annual eye tests  
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support  
• Unlimited value cycle to work scheme  

To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust  

Sharnbrook Academy is part of the successful Meridian Trust. The school is located in attractive rural surroundings and provides excellent opportunities for young people. Our students engage fantastically in lessons, and their attitude for learning is exemplary and reflected in their achievements. Our education teams are committed, motivated and welcoming, and proud to be part of a consistently high achieving school that fully supports its staff.  

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.  Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk  

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.