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Head of Science

Colne Primet Academy · Colne · Lancashire

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced curriculum / faculty leader interested in a new challenge or a creative and ambitious subject lead seeking further progression.

As a Head of Curriculum, this role will lead on the curriculum design and delivery in your specialist subject area, as well as having overall leadership responsibilities across the suite of subjects. In this role, you will lead a team of teachers across a range of subjects and be supported by other subject leaders, in providing inspirational curriculum experiences, high quality teaching and learning and high progress and attainment rates for all.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in a relevant subject area.
  • Experience of leading others and evidence of demonstrating impact in a leadership role
  • Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area
  • Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE specifications.
  • Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school


Benefits

TLR 2

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About this school

Colne Primet Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
858
Avg teacher salary
£46,798
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.7:1
Academy trust
PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026

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