Carlton Bolling is a high-performing and inclusive secondary school located in Bradford, serving more than 1,600 students. The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Our ethos, Excellence for All, is guided by the core values of Ambition, Respect, and Resilience.Following its placement in Special Measures in 2014 and being described as ‘The Most Broken School in the Country’, Carlton Bolling has undergone a significant transformation. The school has since achieved World Class School status, received the Pearson and British Broadcasting Corporation Secondary School of the Year award in 2019, and was awarded the Careers Mark in 2024. In 2025, Carlton Bolling was a finalist in both the TES and NASEN Secondary School of the Year awards.The school provides a broad and inclusive curriculum with a strong focus on character development, leadership, and community engagement. High-quality teaching is a recognised strength, and the inclusive culture is reflected in the guiding principle: “Everyone belongs.”We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Science practitioner to join our leadership team as Assistant Director of Science. This role offers the opportunity to shape curriculum development, lead staff training, and drive high standards across all key stages. You will support the strategic direction of the faculty, contribute to quality assurance, and lead targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.Employee welfare is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support colleagues physical, mental and financial wellbeing. These benefits include a fully funded Health Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme, in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes.We hope you are excited by this opportunity and look forward to welcoming applications from colleagues who share our values and ambition to deliver excellence for all to our students.CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay.The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.Job DetailsSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologySalary: £55,745 to £61,533Location: Bradford, England, United KingdomClosing date for applications: Friday 10th October 2025 at 10am. To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager: recruitment@catrust.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr