Director of Science (Temporary)

JOB ADVERT

POST TITLE: Director of Science

POST RESPONSIBLE TO: Vice Principal

START DATE: September 2026 (temporary until December 31st, 2026)

SALARY: Leadership Pay Scale 4 to 7

CLOSING DATE: 26th June 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: WC: 29th June 2026

This is not just another leadership role. It is an opportunity to lead, inspire and shape excellence in Science education at the heart of a forward-thinking academy within a Trust driven by a deep commitment to creativity in education.

The BOA Group is seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational Director of Science to join the team at BOA Digital Technologies Academy. This is a pivotal leadership role for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about driving high standards of teaching and learning, leading curriculum innovation, and ensuring all students develop the knowledge, skills and creativity required to thrive in the digital and technological industries.

This is a crucial appointment at a significant stage in the academy’s development. The successful candidate will play a key role as the school prepares to welcome its first Year 11 cohort in September 2026 and looks ahead to the launch of a specialist Sixth Form in September 2027.

THE BOA GROUP:

The BOA Group is a unique and exceptional creative educational setting, committed to the highest standards of excellence. As a growing Multi-Academy Trust, we provide dynamic and innovative learning environments that serve as creative hubs for both the expressive arts and specialist technical and digital skills. We are a digitally innovative academy within a Trust driven by a deep commitment to creativity in education.

Currently comprising three academies—BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts (opened in 2011), BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy (opened in 2021), and BOA Digital Technologies (opened in September 2022)—all located in the vibrant centre of Birmingham, we are positioned at the heart of the West Midlands’ thriving creative and digital industries. Our academies benefit from outstanding facilities that support academic achievement, vocational excellence and a rich programme of extra-curricular opportunities.

The Group believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners—to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first-rate educational environment with excellent facilities, outstanding teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to further develop your own expertise and leadership capacity.

If you share the Academy Trust’s vision and ambitions, have a passion for digital education, and are committed to working within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership, we would be delighted to hear from you.

THE ROLE:

The Director of Science will be instrumental in shaping an ambitious Key Stage 4 and Post-16 offer, ensuring clear and meaningful progression routes into further education, higher education and careers within science, healthcare, engineering, technology and wider STEM sectors.

The successful candidate will champion a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, using evidence-informed approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Through strategic leadership, coaching and collaborative working, they will inspire colleagues and ensure that all students develop strong scientific knowledge, analytical thinking, investigative skills and confidence in practical science.

With a passion for Science education and a commitment to excellence, the postholder will contribute to a dynamic and innovative learning environment where students are supported to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is driven to make a lasting impact—shaping both

HOW TO APPLY:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All offers are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and successful completion of a contractual probationary period.

To apply for this position, please complete the all sections in the online application onTES/Schrole including the cover letter. Where appropriate, please state within your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects and at which level you are able to teach.

CV submission alone will not be accepted. No agencies please.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For an information conversation or for more information please contact Marie Bagley, Office Manager, who will direct you to the most appropriate person.

E: [email protected]

T: 0121 359 9300