Head of Department - Science

TLTP Education; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR Allowance

Job summary

TLTP Education in Potters Bar is seeking a Head of Science to lead the department, enhance teaching, and drive student outcomes. You will shape the science curriculum and mentor staff to deliver high-quality lessons.

The post offers a generous salary between £35,602 and £54,328 plus a £10,531 TLR, with a January start. You will work with senior leaders to raise standards and support school improvement.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have QTS, a relevant degree and strong science subject knowledge.
• Experience leading and developing a team to improve teaching and curriculum.
• Successful classroom teaching experience in science.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Science department.
• Lead, manage and develop departmental staff.
• Monitor teaching quality, curriculum delivery and student progress.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies.
• Support staff with planning, subject knowledge and teaching practice.
• Develop the curriculum and improve student outcomes.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Curriculum development

Team leadership

QTS

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Relevant degree

Job description

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

***Head of Science – Potters Bar
***Head of Science – Secondary
***Head of Science – Full Time, Permanent
***Head of Science – £35,602–£54,328 + £10,531 TLR

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 just over 400 students and 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. As part of Future Academies, staff can benefit from collaboration across the trust, professional development and bespoke leadership development opportunities.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Science department and contribute to the school’s ongoing development.