Head of Science

Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR1C Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Start date: September 2026 Benefits include: Teachers Pension Scheme Co-op staff discount Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work Co-operative credit union Discounted gym membership & leisure activities Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026 Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026 Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for an increasing number of academies in Leeds, Greater Manchester, Wirral and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor. There is the likelihood of significant further growth in the near future. The post holder will be instrumental in realising our vision to equip our young people with deep scientific knowledge and investigative skills who can effectively apply their understanding to the wider world. We are determined to nurture confident and inquisitive pupils who are equipped to solve problems utilising a diverse range of scientific methodologies. The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a large team of colleagues who in turn will deliver the highest quality teaching and wider experiences to the amazing pupils of our academy. Curriculum development, pedagogical approaches and strong analytical skills that enable our pupils to make excellent progress and achieve well over time, will be the hallmarks of the ideal candidate. For more information about the Trust and other vacancies please visit our website. Our academy serves the local communities of Worsley, Boothstown and Walkden and provides places for 1500 pupils aged 11-16. We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023), where we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas. All our