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Head of Science

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College · York · East Riding of Yorkshire

Job description

Woldgate School is seeking a Head of Science to join our successful, friendly and supportive team. Your passion and subject knowledge will enthuse and inspire our students across all key stages. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to driving forward progress, and ensuring the highest standard of education for our students.

Woldgate is a school with a distinct vision for education, based on shared values, where every child is known and cared for as an individual. We are a school with a positive, welcoming and warm atmosphere, in which students take pride in their school and achievements.

We are looking for an individual:

  • who is passionate about working in our school
  • whose enthusiasm and in-depth subject knowledge will inspire our students and ensure they are provided with the best educational experiences
  • who can positively contribute to the school, its aims and ethos

This role is best suited to an experienced and ambitious leader who is looking for their next challenge through becoming a Head of Department. The Head of Science, will under the direction of the Headteacher, be responsible and accountable for the operational and strategic planning in addition to leading and managing the department.

Benefits

TLR1 £12,520 pa

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About this school

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,218
Avg teacher salary
£50,916
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.5:1
Academy trust
WONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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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York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2LL

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
24 August 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026

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