Head of Science
Teachers’ Main Scale/Upper Pay Spine + TLR 1c
Available from September 2025
Full-time, permanent position
Science at The Stourport High School & VI Form College has a rich and varied curriculum that allows the development of critical thinking and the opportunity to explore the world around us. The subject is centred around encouraging intrinsic curiosity and answering questions about natural phenomena that the students experience in daily life.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Head of Science, who can inspire an attitude of discovery and encourage students to integrate subjects and ideas to become innovators in their field. The successful candidate will share our values, be passionate about their subject and inspire all students to share their enthusiasm for Science.
Joining our school community will suit those with:
● A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
● Experience of excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5
● Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
● Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
● Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated practitioner to join an established team, where you will be supported and empowered to develop a rich model for collaborative learning opportunities.
Stourport High School & VIth Form College is committed to:
● building a learning community
● strong curriculum strategy
● consistently good teaching
● a culture of kindness and care
● collaboration with our wider school community
For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.
Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.
Other benefits include:
● Generous Occupational Pension
● Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
● Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
● Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
● Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.
● Salary Sacrifice Scheme for electric company car
The Stourport High School & VI Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please apply via Eteach
Closing date for applications: 9am - Monday 12th May with interviews being held shortly after.
Severn Academies Educational Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.