Head of Science

The Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious and dynamic full time Head of Science. The successful candidate will lead and manage this key department, teaching across all key stages. The post-holder will set high expectations for all pupils, deepening their knowledge and understanding and maximising achievement in this subject area. Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is a highly aspirational school located In Liverpool and is a single academy where decision-making and expenditure remains within the control of the school. The Governors believe this has contributed to the school maintaining its strong, cohesive community, which inspires great loyalty from pupils and parents. The leadership team is supportive, and student behaviour is very good - visitors often comment on how friendly the school feels.

Through our exciting curriculum, we offer every pupil the opportunity to reach their true potential. Bellerive builds on past experiences to help all pupils and students to become successful learners and be responsible citizens. We believe that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve highly and we ensure that they do. Students within KS4 follow a broad and balanced curriculum, which enables pathways appropriate to individuals and progression into our growing Sixth Form, university and the world of work. The Science Department are committed to an ambitious and exciting curriculum from KS3 through to KS5. We offer separate science pathways at KS4 as well as A-Level and Applied at post-16.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. The post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS Certificate with a barred-list check and a medical screening questionnaire. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the DfE pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced and Barred DBS check, references, medical screening questionnaire and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please read the Notes to Applicants, within the application pack.

The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Monday 13th April 2026

Further information, including detailed , person specification and application forms can be obtained by e-mailing your request to: [email protected] or visiting the Vacancies page on the school website: Completed applications should be returned to [email protected] and interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants who are not contacted may assume that they have not been successful but are thanked for their interest.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants who are not called for an interview.