INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as a

Head of Department Science at

the Sir William Ramsay School

Permanent, Full time

Start date – September 2025

Salary – £31,650 - £49,084 (MPS/UPS + TLR)

Closing Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 12 Noon

At Sir William Ramsay School we are looking for an outstanding Head of Department Science.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Department, who has a clear vision and strong leadership to build upon the schools’ achievements. The post would suit someone who has a strong subject knowledge, is able to teach a range of abilities, with a clear vision of how to maximise achievement in our students and ensure that learning is an enriching experience for all.

We are looking for someone with a passion to work with young people to drive their success even further. In return, you can expect effective support from our strong leadership team along with a hardworking, talented, and passionate staff body.

You will be highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills, a commitment to character education and raising student achievement and excited about supporting and contributing to the continuous school improvement.

The role will offer an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to raising standards and improving outcomes for young people.

This role includes the line management of the teachers in the department, the strategic development of the subject area and the continued improvement of student’s attainment in the subject from KS3 to KS5. This role also requires a post holder who is passionate about developing the schools CPD offer and the fostering of a school-based research culture. We also believe that parents are a key group that would benefit from regular academic information to ensure they understand the way and the information their child is learning.

Closing Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 12 Noon

For further information please contact the Human Resources Team either by email (recruitment@insignis.org.uk) or telephone (01296 744351) who will be happy to help.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.  

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.