Director of Science
| Posting date: | 25 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2QG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c4a0b48b-4c22-4c55-9845-9c9945ae48ec |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As Director of Science, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will lead the professional community of science teachers and promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment.
In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
The successful candidate will:
• Lead, develop and line manage the science department through the provision of: CPD, inset training days, supervising NQTs, ITT students and support staff, etc.
• Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of planning, teaching, and assessment of all members of the science team
• Manage departmental budget and resources effectively and efficiently
• Lead behaviour management in the department, securing strong routines for learning, consistent with the academy’s policy, and liaising with tutors and parents when necessary
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents and carers
Leadership and Management
• Lead, develop and line manage the science department through the provision of: CPD, inset training days, supervising NQTs, ITT students and support staff, etc.
• Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of planning, teaching, and assessment of all members of the science team
• Manage departmental budget and resources effectively and efficiently
• Leadbehaviourmanagement in the department, securing strong routines for learning, consistent with the academy’s policy, and liaising with tutors and parents when necessary
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents and carers
Improving Teaching & Learning
• Model outstanding teaching and lead collaborative planning and development, including the sharing of resources and best practice within the department
• Be responsible for tracking student progress across the faculty, analysing all relevant data to make data-driven changes to the curriculum design and intervention strategies and using the data to monitor the performance of subject staff
• Be accountable for student progress in science across the school at all key stages, ensuring that all students achieve results in line with, or better than, value-added predictions
• Monitor the work of the department through rigorous and regular lesson observations, work scrutinies, and provide detailed, constructive feedback
• Lead joint practice development across the faculty subject teams, ensuring that outstanding practice is shared with all staff in the faculty and the wider school, and work with other department heads to exploit cross-year and cross-curricular links
• Plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate the curriculum provision and enrichment for all year groups within the department and the individual subject disciplines
• Monitor the identification of and provision for students with individual needs, and develop differentiated learning and teaching methods and schemes of learning
• Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community
Other
• Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
• Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
• Support the pastoral responsibilities of a teacher at the academy
• Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, toestablishgood practice throughout the network, offering support whererequired
• Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Principal.
• This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
What the school offers its staff
• Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We provide breakfast for staff each morning, soup for lunch and lunch for those on duty. We have parking available, a gym on site and a well-equipped staff room including a pool table
• Our systems and processes for communication, marking and feedback and assessment are streamlined and the approaches we take are research led and based on the needs of our local context. For instance, at present we do not use traditional book marking across the school
• On Fridays, childrenand stafffinish at 1.40pm.
• Staff voice is important to us; we like to listen to our staff. We are always seeking feedback and input from our staff
Our Diversity and Inclusion statement
At Ark, we aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Find out more about us by visiting www.arkboulton.org.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application online by visitinghttps://arkboulton.org/jobs/vacancies
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
As Director of Science, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will lead the professional community of science teachers and promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment.
In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
The successful candidate will:
• Lead, develop and line manage the science department through the provision of: CPD, inset training days, supervising NQTs, ITT students and support staff, etc.
• Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of planning, teaching, and assessment of all members of the science team
• Manage departmental budget and resources effectively and efficiently
• Lead behaviour management in the department, securing strong routines for learning, consistent with the academy’s policy, and liaising with tutors and parents when necessary
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents and carers
Leadership and Management
• Lead, develop and line manage the science department through the provision of: CPD, inset training days, supervising NQTs, ITT students and support staff, etc.
• Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of planning, teaching, and assessment of all members of the science team
• Manage departmental budget and resources effectively and efficiently
• Leadbehaviourmanagement in the department, securing strong routines for learning, consistent with the academy’s policy, and liaising with tutors and parents when necessary
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents and carers
Improving Teaching & Learning
• Model outstanding teaching and lead collaborative planning and development, including the sharing of resources and best practice within the department
• Be responsible for tracking student progress across the faculty, analysing all relevant data to make data-driven changes to the curriculum design and intervention strategies and using the data to monitor the performance of subject staff
• Be accountable for student progress in science across the school at all key stages, ensuring that all students achieve results in line with, or better than, value-added predictions
• Monitor the work of the department through rigorous and regular lesson observations, work scrutinies, and provide detailed, constructive feedback
• Lead joint practice development across the faculty subject teams, ensuring that outstanding practice is shared with all staff in the faculty and the wider school, and work with other department heads to exploit cross-year and cross-curricular links
• Plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate the curriculum provision and enrichment for all year groups within the department and the individual subject disciplines
• Monitor the identification of and provision for students with individual needs, and develop differentiated learning and teaching methods and schemes of learning
• Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community
Other
• Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
• Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
• Support the pastoral responsibilities of a teacher at the academy
• Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, toestablishgood practice throughout the network, offering support whererequired
• Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Principal.
• This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
What the school offers its staff
• Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We provide breakfast for staff each morning, soup for lunch and lunch for those on duty. We have parking available, a gym on site and a well-equipped staff room including a pool table
• Our systems and processes for communication, marking and feedback and assessment are streamlined and the approaches we take are research led and based on the needs of our local context. For instance, at present we do not use traditional book marking across the school
• On Fridays, childrenand stafffinish at 1.40pm.
• Staff voice is important to us; we like to listen to our staff. We are always seeking feedback and input from our staff
Our Diversity and Inclusion statement
At Ark, we aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Find out more about us by visiting www.arkboulton.org.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application online by visitinghttps://arkboulton.org/jobs/vacancies
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.