Are You Ready to Lead Science into the Future?

Oasis Academy Lister Park is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and driven Director of Learning - Science to lead our thriving Science Department. This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to shape the scientific minds of tomorrow, drive innovation across STEM, and leave a legacy of excellence in one of Bradford's most ambitious academies.

What You'll Do

As our Director of Learning for Science, you'll be at the heart of our academic transformation. You will:

Champion a high-impact, inclusive science curriculum across KS3 and KS4
Inspire and lead a talented team of educators and support staff
Drive student achievement and progress through innovative teaching and assessment
Forge powerful links with feeder primary schools to ensure seamless transitions
Lead exciting extracurricular STEM initiatives - from clubs to competitions
Be a key player in our Academy Leadership Team, shaping whole-school strategy

Your Impact Areas

Student outcomes in science and STEM
Performance management and professional development of your team
Curriculum innovation and cross-curricular integration
Strategic planning and resource deployment
Community engagement and partnership building

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an accomplished senior leader with a strong track record of driving both departmental and whole-school improvement. Ideally, you'll bring experience from a school serving a highly disadvantaged community and demonstrate a calm, reflective, and strategic approach to leadership.

You will have the expertise to build the capacity of our experienced Leadership Team, underpinned by a deep understanding of school improvement strategies. Your ability to lead change, inspire staff, and unite the wider community around clear, ambitious goals will be key to your success.

We're looking for someone who is:

A curriculum expert with a sharp grasp of pedagogy and assessment
A motivator who brings energy, clarity, and purpose to their tea
A strategist who uses data to lead targeted interventions and drive progress
A coach and mentor who builds confidence and fosters collaboration
A role model who lives the Oasis ethos and embodies our 9 Habits

Why Oasis Academy Lister Park?

Oasis Academy Lister Park is a thriving 11-19 academy in Manningham, Bradford, committed to nurturing the whole child through a rich curriculum and strong pastoral care. We foster confident, independent learners and expect professionalism, pride, and active engagement from our students.

Our staff are dedicated and collaborative, supported by ongoing development and the wider Oasis Community Learning network. With shared facilities and a culture of lifelong learning, we proudly serve both our students and the local community.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited by the challenge and inspired by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in transforming lives through science and education.

Spark curiosity. Lead innovation. Change futures.

Attachments

Director of Learning - Science JD

Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Lister Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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