Head of Science

HEAD OF SCIENCE VACANCY

Salary: M1 – UPR 3 (£31,650 – £49,084) plus TLR 1B (£12,036)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs F Cessford

ST BEDE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND BYRON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

At St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College we aim to deliver world class education. We are a rapidly expanding school with 945 students aged 11-18 years. Our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.

St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff We are seeking a talented and inspirational Head of Science to lead the Science Department, who is dedicated to shaping a curriculum to further our students’ lifelong journey of curiosity. As Head of Science you will play a significant role in mentoring our team of Science teachers to shape the department to ensure our students understand the significance of the subject at every stage of their lives. We can offer you the opportunity to deliver an ambitious curriculum to students with enormous potential and lead a dedicated Science department. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and a vision of excellence to encourage and support our students exploring the world around them.

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-bedes.org by 9.00 am on Wednesday 15th January 2025. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mrs C Dugdale

Interviews to be confirmed.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.