Head of Science

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and ambitious leader to join our school as Head of Science. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective classroom practitioner to lead the Science faculty, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that meets both internal and external standards. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving standards of attainment and achievement in Science, leading curriculum development, and supporting and developing staff to deliver consistently excellent teaching. You will be committed to enabling all students to achieve their personal excellence, while contributing strategically to whole-school improvement.

Working for The Radclyffe School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers: TPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Convenient location for motorway (Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 13^th April 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 13^th April 2026

Start Date: September 2026

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.