Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1B £12,392
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Apply by: 13 April 2026
Job overview
Due to the relocation of the current post-holder, The Gilberd School is seeking to appoint a committed and forward-thinking Curriculum Leader to lead our successful and well-established Science Department.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader or an ambitious practitioner ready to take the next step. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the department and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality science education across the school.
The Role
Working closely with Senior Leaders and fellow Curriculum Leaders, the Curriculum Leader of Science will contribute to whole-school improvement and lead a team of skilled and dedicated specialists. Building on a strong foundation, you will guide the department through forthcoming curriculum developments, maintaining its excellent reputation and consistently high outcomes.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Demonstrate a positive, proactive and solution-focused approach to leadership
- Have the vision, subject expertise and enthusiasm to sustain and enhance. departmental excellence
- Show a strong track record of improving teaching practice and student outcomes
- Be committed to high-quality, engaging and innovative teaching and learning
- Foster a collaborative culture aligned with the school’s ethos of professional growth
- Champion oracy, precise communication and reflective practice
- Lead by example, modelling best classroom practice and inspiring others
Required for Autumn Term 2026.
At The Gilberd School, you will find:
- A school rated by Ofsted as being “Outstanding”
- An exceptionally welcoming school
- Enthusiastic, polite and well-behaved students who are eager to learn
- Hardworking, positive and motivated colleagues who support each other
- Superb classrooms and resources to support teaching and learning
- Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
As a consequence, outcomes across the curriculum are outstanding.
“We are very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we aim to provide a place where our students can feel safe, valued and happy. We pride ourselves on being a very friendly school and have been consistently commended on our excellent care and guidance. We are committed to providing a safe yet challenging learning environment where all our students can achieve. Our aim is to ensure that all students leave having made good progress with first-rate academic qualifications and the wider skills needed for life.”
For more information, download the supporting documents or contact Alison Tuckwell, Director of HR & Support Services, on 01206 842211 or via email at vacancies@gilberd.com.
To apply, visit our dedicated vacancies page using the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 13 April 2026.
We may choose to close the advert early if we fill the vacancy before this date. Early application is therefore recommended.
The Gilberd School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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