Director of Science

Director of Science

Full Time ● Permanent ● Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1

Start date: Easter 2024

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is an outstanding, popular and over-subscribed 11-16 academy in Rotherham. We are a Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Francis MAT, with a wide catchment area, welcoming students of all faiths and denominations.

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Science to play a full role across the whole age and ability range. A creative and motivated teacher, you will have a commitment to academic excellence through progressive teaching and learning styles. You will also have the drive and ambition to develop our Science Department into a leading Curriculum Area within the school, locally and nationally. The role will also bring opportunities to work in a Trust wide Leadership capacity. The role may be suitable for current Curriculum Leaders, those new to Leadership or aspiring to Leadership.

We are looking for a Director who:

• Has the highest expectations of teaching and learning
• Is passionate about Science
• Is creative and can inspire both inside the classroom and out
• Has the desire and ability to help children of all abilities and backgrounds reach the highest levels of attainment and progress
• Is supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos (however you do not need to be a practising Catholic)

We will offer you:           

• A wonderful, vibrant staff family
• A supportive and hard-working department and leadership team
• An ongoing CPD programme, tailored to individual requirements
• Benefits and opportunities through St Francis MAT
• A calm, well-disciplined learning environment
• An opportunity to contribute to School Direct

For an application pack please visit www.sbch.org.uk/menu/vacancies or contact Vivienne Smith, Clerk to Governors on 01709 828 183. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs V Smith, St Bernard’s Catholic High School, Herringthorpe Valley Rd, Rotherham, S65 3BE or email jobs@sbch.org.uk. Please note that only completed Catholic Education Service application forms will be accepted. 

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is: Friday 26th January 2024 at 9.00am. 

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 6th February 2024

NB if successful for interview, references will be required prior to this date.

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.