Director of Science

JOB ADVERT POST TITLE: Director of Science POST RESPONSIBLE TO: Vice Principal START DATE: September 2026 SALARY: Leadership Pay Scale 4 to 7 CLOSING DATE: 20th May 2026 INTERVIEW DATE: WC: 18th May 2026 This is not just another leadership role. It is an opportunity to lead, inspire and shape excellence in Science education at the heart of a forward-thinking academy within a Trust driven by a deep commitment to creativity in education. The BOA Group is seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational Director of Science to join the team at BOA Digital Technologies Academy. This is a pivotal leadership role for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about driving high standards of teaching and learning, leading curriculum innovation, and ensuring all students develop the knowledge, skills and creativity required to thrive in the digital and technological industries. This is a crucial appointment at a significant stage in the academy’s development. The successful candidate will play a key role as the school prepares to welcome its first Year 11 cohort in September 2026 and looks ahead to the launch of a specialist Sixth Form in September 2027. The Director of Science will be instrumental in shaping a coherent and ambitious Key Stage 4 and Post-16 offer, ensuring clear progression routes into further education, higher education and employment within the digital sector. The BOA Group is a unique and exceptional creative educational setting, committed to the highest standards of excellence. As a growing Multi-Academy Trust, we provide dynamic and innovative learning environments that serve as creative hubs for both the expressive arts and specialist technical and digital skills. We are a digitally innovative academy within a Trust driven by a deep commitment to creativity in education. Currently comprising three academies—BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts (opened in 2011), BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy (opened in 2021), and BO