Head of Faculty Science - Biology or Physics at The North Halifax Grammar School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/NHGS/77944

Location

Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Plus TLR 1b

Closing Date

8:00am, Mon 13th Apr, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

22nd April 2026

Interview Date(s) 22nd April 2026

About this Role

Head of Faculty - Science (Biology or Physics) 1.0 FTE

MPR/ UPR dependent upon experience, plus TLR1b

The Academy is looking to appoint an energetic and well-qualified graduate of Biology or Physics to lead a strong Science Faculty, in a highly academic school. The ideal candidate would be able to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and be an experienced and successful team leader with a drive for excellence and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will also be part of the Extended Leadership Group.

The Science Faculty is made up of three individual departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and has an excellent uptake at GCSE Separate Sciences and an extensive uptake of A Level Sciences.

The candidate must be:

• An inspirational teacher.

• Driven in their relentless pursuit of the highest standards across the department.

• Highly organised and meticulous.

• Creative and imaginative.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Benefits

As an employee at NHGS you will be part of the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme (for associate staff) and Teachers Pension (for teaching staff) for which the Academy pays a substantial contribution into on your behalf for your retirement.

You will also receive an employee benefit as a member of Medicash who offer an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan from the date your employment commences.