Head of Science at Wellfield Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/WA/16236
  Location
Yewlands Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2TP
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
with TLR 1.1 £10,174
  Closing Date
9:00am, 6th Jan 2026
  Start Date
Easter (or ASAP)
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 12th January 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 12th January 2026
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About this Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the drive and ambition to lead and shape the future of Science? We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Head of Science to inspire students and staff alike, driving excellence across all science disciplines while continuing to develop your own leadership skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist who wants to take Science beyond the classroom—promoting curiosity, scientific thinking, and real-world application. You will have the chance to shape an engaging and rigorous curriculum across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics that equips students with strong analytical skills, practical competence, and a lifelong enthusiasm for science.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher ready to step into leadership or an established leader seeking a new challenge in an ambitious school. The position offers the opportunity to work in a brand-new school building with state-of-the-art facilities commencing soon. You will be supported by a strong, collaborative team both within the school and across the Trust.

If you are ready to make a real impact and lead the next generation of scientific learning, we would love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full and in addition, please outline any relevant experience and personal qualities you would bring to Endeavour Learning Trust

Refer to the job description and person specification as a guide and give specific examples to demonstrate your suitability for this post.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Tuesday 6th January 2026

Interviews are to be held week commencing 12th January 2026

If you require any further information about this role please contact our Eleanor, Recruitment Manager via e.duncan-jameson@wellfiieldacademy.org

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


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Contact Details

  Eleanor Duncan-Jameson
  01772 421303
  e.duncan-jameson@wellfieldacademy.org


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