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Head of Science Department

Job in Crewe, Cheshire, CH3, England, UK
Listing for: Academics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Science Teacher
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 320 - 370 GBP Daily GBP 320.00 370.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of Science Department / ASAP Start Available / Cheshire East District / Fixed-Term

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Science Department to join a secondary school in the Cheshire East area on an interim basis with an ASAP start available.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science Teacher looking to take on a leadership role in a secondary school. The position is offered on a full-time, long-term supply basis, initially running until Christmas, with the potential to continue through to the end of the academic year depending on circumstances.

Head of Science Department
- The Role:

Lead and manage the Science department across Key Stages 3 and 4
Support and develop high-quality teaching in the department
Develop and implement effective schemes of work and curriculum plans
Deliver engaging, challenging and innovating Science lessons
Plan, assess and monitor student progress to maintain high standards
Provide effective leadership and support to colleagues within the department

Head of Science Department - Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Secondary Science
Recent experience teaching Science at KS3 and KS4
Previous experience of leading a Science department or holding a suitable middle/senior leadership position
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
A commitment to delivering outstanding teaching
A positive, adaptable and professional approach

Why Work with Academics?

Competitive daily rates of £320-£370 (depending on experience)
Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella company deductions
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Opportunities to work with a variety of secondary schools across Staffordshire and Cheshire
One of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with a long-standing presence across Staffordshire and Cheshire If you're an experience Science teacher looking for an interim leadership opportunity and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you! Click 'APPLY NOW' to submit your most up-to-date CV for immediate review.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
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