Head of Science

Job Description

Brentwood County High School 
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF 
 
Wishes to appoint a 


Head of Science
 
UPS 1 - 5
(£47,031 - £50,470) 
 
Plus an additional allowance of TLR 1B - £13,169 per annum 

Start date: April 2025

We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic qualified teacher to lead our experienced Science department.

The successful candidate will be creative, innovative, efficient, and committed to raising standards. They will have excellent subject knowledge and experience to lead a highly motivated team of superbly collaborative teachers committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instil a passion for Science in our students. Adiscussion about extended leadership opportunities for the right candidate'.

BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people. BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn and we have many strengths including: 
  
Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament 
Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues  
Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education  
  
BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS.  
Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25. 
 
Brentwood County High School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  
 
What the school can offer:   
  
Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying property. 
Recognition of continuous service  
Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme 
Excellent CPD opportunities 
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
The support of an experienced family of schools  
National Conditions of Service  
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  
  
If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit to the school or for more information speak to Sophie Neal hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648907. As a Trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   
  
BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 
  
If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) or My New Term. 
 
Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025, midday  
Interview Date: Thursday 30th January 2025
 
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.