Job Description

Head of Science
Sought after school in Kettering

Salary: MPS / UPS

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

We are a thriving, co-educational academy serving students aged 4–19 from the northern area of Kettering and its surrounding villages. We are proud to provide a high-quality, inclusive education that is free of charge and open to children of all abilities and backgrounds.

Our academy fosters a caring, supportive, and ambitious learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our goal is to bring out the best in everyone—students, staff, families, and the wider community—through a personalised and well-rounded educational experience.

We achieve this by offering:

• A comprehensive curriculum tailored to all levels and abilities

• Individualised learning to meet each student’s needs

• A safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere

• A wide range of enriching extracurricular opportunities

• A vibrant Sixth Form with both academic and vocational pathways

• Expert, dedicated, and passionate teaching staff
  
  

Part of United Learning


We are proud to be a member of United Learning, a national group of schools committed to delivering a life-changing education to children and young people across England.

Why Work With Us?

United Learning’s promise to our teachers is: More pay. More time. More support.

More Pay

• We offer salaries on average 5% higher than national teaching pay scales—among the best in the sector

• Access to financial support for medical treatment

• Staff discounts through a generous benefit scheme
  
  
  

More Time

• Three additional INSET days each year for planning and development

• At least one annual personal day for every member of teaching staff
  
  

More Support

• High-quality training and career development opportunities

• Access to exceptional curriculum resources and expert subject guidance

• Comprehensive wellbeing and pastoral support