Co-Head of Department for Science

As Co‑Head of Department for Science, you will play a key leadership role in driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes across the department. You will take responsibility for a designated Key Stage (KS3, KS4 or KS5) alongside leading a whole‑department priority area such as Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Development, or staff development and line management. You will work in close partnership with the Head of Science and the wider leadership team to ensure a high‑quality, ambitious curriculum and consistently strong outcomes for all pupils.

This role would suit an experienced teacher ready for middle leadership, including current or aspiring second‑in‑department colleagues or ambitious Key Stage leaders.

Benefits

• Weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
• Subject‑specific knowledge development
• Free use of the leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Access to high‑quality, regular professional development

Safety and Recruitment

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions and reprimands under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment.