Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Science - Biology 

Salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR2a

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (Option for Part time 0.8FTE) / Permanent

Start date: September 2026 

Beamont Collegiate Academy seeks to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Assistant Director of Science (Biology Specialist) to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-subscribed 11-16 academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and committed practitioner to provide strategic leadership to our science department, driving high-quality teaching and learning and securing excellent outcomes for all students. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping curriculum intent and implementation across biology, supporting staff development, and contributing to whole-academy priorities.

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about science education, has high expectations for all learners, and can inspire both students and staff through strong subject leadership.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Details can be found on https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 

Job Purpose: To support the leadership and strategic direction of the Biology provision within the Science department, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and learning, a well-sequenced and quality-assured curriculum, and excellent student outcomes. The role will drive staff development, promote consistency in practice, and implement high-impact interventions, while modelling excellence through the delivery of high-quality science teaching.

Terms and Benefits

Salary: Teacher Main Scale to UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048) plus TLR2a (£3527)

2)    Full time (32.5 hours per week) / Permanent  

3)    Eligible for Teachers Pension Scheme

4)    Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service)

5)    Access to TCAT+ our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing offer including access to retailer discounts and benefits, Cycle to Work Scheme, Smart Tech pack, Car Benefit Scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

6)    Training and development opportunities / CPD

7)    Any other benefits.

 Applications Process:

Applications should be submitted by visiting our Vacancies page and completing the online application form via MyNewTerm portal: https://bcawarrington.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Friday 24th April 2026.

 For queries, please email Mrs Carol Heesom: recruitment@bcawarrington.org.uk.

 Start Date: September 2026

 Interview date to be confirmed.