Head of Department - Science

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

London Teaching Pool, Ltd in Potters Bar is seeking an ambitious Head of Science to lead the department and raise teaching standards.

The role is full-time and permanent, requiring QTS, a relevant degree and strong science knowledge. The school offers an engaging environment with a focus on improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant science degree are required.
• Strong science subject knowledge and successful classroom teaching experience.
• Experience leading and developing a team to raise teaching quality and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Science department.
• Lead and develop departmental staff.
• Monitor teaching quality, curriculum delivery and student progress.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies.
• Support colleagues with planning and subject knowledge.
• Develop the curriculum and improve student outcomes.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Teaching engaging lessons and using assessment to monitor progress.
• Contribute to wider school improvement priorities.
• Support staff appraisal and professional development.

Skills

QTS

Science knowledge

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Head of Science – Potters Bar – £35,602–£54,328 + £10,531 TLR – January Start

Head of Science – Full Time, Permanent

Head of Science – Secondary

Are you an ambitious Science teacher ready to take the next step in your career and lead a department?

Are you passionate about improving teaching, developing an engaging curriculum and raising student achievement?

A growing secondary academy in Potters Bar is looking for an ambitious and committed Head of Science to lead its department, develop teaching practice and help drive the school’s improvement journey.

Head of Science – The Role

As Head of Science, you will lead and develop the department, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes. You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues to strengthen the curriculum and support the continued development of the academy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction for the Science department
• Leading, managing and developing departmental staff
• Monitoring teaching quality, curriculum delivery and student progress
• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies
• Supporting colleagues with planning, subject knowledge and teaching practice
• Developing the curriculum and improving student outcomes
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement
• Teaching engaging lessons and using assessment to monitor progress
• Contributing to wider school improvement priorities
• Supporting staff appraisal and professional development

The school is looking for a candidate with QTS, a relevant degree and strong Science subject knowledge, alongside successful classroom teaching experience. The successful applicant should have experience leading and developing a team, with the ability to improve teaching, curriculum provision and student outcomes.

Head of Science – The School

This is a growing secondary academy in

Potters Bar, with an ambitious vision for improvement.

The school is focused on high standards, consistent behaviour and a knowledge-rich curriculum that enables every student to succeed. Staff are encouraged to develop their teaching practice, share expertise and contribute to the school's ongoing improvement.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Science department, develop colleagues and help shape the school's future direction.