Head of Science Faculty

Haydon School is a large, welcoming and creative secondary school in North West London, proudly judged as a good school by OFSTED. We are a vibrant and ambitious learning community, committed to securing the highest standards of achievement and personal development for all students. We are now seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Head of Science Faculty to join our dedicated science team and contribute to the continued success and ongoing improvement of the school.

• A welcoming, inclusive, and highly supportive school community
• A strong and experienced leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on whole-school improvement and student outcomes
• High-quality professional development and clear leadership progression opportunities
• A collaborative culture where innovation, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged and valued
• Motivated and aspirational students who are eager to learn and achieve
• A well-resourced school environment that supports effective teaching and leadership
• A commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Excellent opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of specialisms and leadership areas

• Proven leadership experience within a secondary school setting, with a track record of impact and improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
• Strong subject and curriculum knowledge, with a clear commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• The ability to lead, develop and support staff effectively, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
• A strategic and forward-thinking approach to school improvement and educational excellence
• High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professionalism in a demanding environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A commitment to inclusion, ensuring all students are supported to achieve their full potential
• A passion for education and a commitment to the ethos and values of Haydon School

• All teaching staff get a laptop;
• Two-week October half-term holiday;
• More generous upper pay scale;
• Automatic pay progression up the main teaching pay scale;
• High potential for career progression;
• Department offices;
• Only one directed meeting per week;
• Meeting free weeks spaced out throughout the year and an encouragement to leave work early;
• Flexible personalised CPD programme;
• Subsidies for appropriate academic studies;
• Discounted on site nursery places;
• Staff social events;
• Free on site flu vaccinations;
• Long service award
  -Enjoy a well deserved day off with full pay during term time;
• Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling;
• Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters;
• Flexible working opportunities. Approx. 20% of teachers are part-time.
• Family friendly Leave of Absence policy;
• Balanced and well planned calendar - deadlines and parents evenings are well spaced out;
• Only three data drops per year group per year and no written reports;
• Email curfew (no evening, weekend and holiday emails);
• Wide variety of extracurricular activities;
• Opportunity to accompany students on trips in UK and abroad;
• Working area in staff room with computers and printers;
• Ample car parking on site;
• Free tea and coffee;
• Photocopiers in all subject areas;
• Use of apps to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. Bromcom,SAMpeople, Google Drive;
• Centralised data analysis department;
• Support with exams - the school will pay exam fees and allow the exam to be taken at the school;
• Receipt of personal deliveries to school;
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