Head of Science

Head of Science
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Bonus Allowance + TLR 2

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Are you a high-performing Science practitioner ready to transition into a significant leadership mandate? We are seeking a Head of Science to lead a dual-site department, encompassing a vibrant 11-16 Academy and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre.

This isn't just about managing a department, it's about architecting a scientific journey for students from their first experiment in Year 7 to their University applications in Year 13. We need a strategist who can translate complex educational theory into classroom brilliance.

Benefits

By joining this specific Academy, you benefit from the scale and prestige of the TES 'Trust of the Year' 2025. We are a teacher-led organisation that prioritises social mobility and academic excellence.

Annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 26 days after 2 years' service) + Bank or Public Holidays, as well as Christmas Eve.
Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
Teachers Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Cash Plan.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Responsibilities:

Strategic Curriculum Leadership:
Oversee the delivery of high-quality, rigorous Science lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5, ensuring pedagogical approaches are evidence-based and tailored to the diverse needs of all learners.

Data-Driven Achievement:
Systematically monitor and analyse student performance data across the department to implement targeted interventions, providing faculty-wide feedback that secures exceptional academic outcomes.
Holistic Pastoral Guidance:
Serve as the senior point of contact for student welfare within the department and act as a Form Tutor, championing positive professional relationships between the Academy, students, and the wider community.

Collaborative

Innovation: Lead the Science faculty in designing cutting-edge resources and curriculum maps, driving the sophisticated integration of ICT and Interactive Whiteboard technology to bring complex scientific concepts to life.

Departmental Culture & Safety:
Cultivate a high-standard learning environment by mentoring staff in effective classroom management and ensuring all laboratory practices maintain the highest levels of safety, motivation, and student discipline.

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong Science-based degree

Evidence of continuous professional development (Leadership or Management certifications are a plus).

A sophisticated understanding of how cognitive science influences modern Science teaching.
Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

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