Curriculum Leader

The Mirfield Free Grammar

Curriculum Leader for Science

Permanent, full-time role

MPS/UPS plus a TLR 1C

Start: September 2024

This is a truly exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Science to lead the Science department here at The Mirfield Free Grammar part of Great Heights Academy Trust. As the Curriculum Leader, you will be instrumental in inspiring and motivating both your team and our students from KS3 through to KS5. You will play a key role in helping to drive the Academy forward, raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for educational achievement.

We are looking to recruit an education professional who is passionate about the teaching of Science. We are looking for someone who wants to inspire, is excited by learning and has a desire to further develop a career within an ambitious Multi-Academy Trust. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and driven by the desire to lead a team in delivering high standards of Teaching and Learning.

In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with eight schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership - preparing you for the next phase of your career.

The journey thus far has been quite amazing for the Trust and going forward will continue to offer even greater challenge, excitement, opportunity, and reward.

To apply for the position please complete our application form, as a Word Document, and return to Hayley Drummond, Recruitment Officer at

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 9.00am

Interviews: TBC

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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