Head of Faculty - Science

Haven High Academy; Boston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven High Academy in Boston seeks an ambitious Head of Faculty - Science to provide strategic leadership, develop teaching and learning, and raise outcomes across a growing science faculty. You will shape a knowledge-rich Science curriculum, coach staff, and lead improvements to teaching quality and student outcomes.

The role offers professional development, leadership support, and opportunities to collaborate within Haven High Academy and Voyage Education Partnership, contributing to the

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in improving science education.
• Strong understanding of a knowledge-rich curriculum for science.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Science and establish a clear vision and standards across the faculty.
• Lead the design, sequencing and implementation of a knowledge-rich Science curriculum across key stages.
• Improve teaching quality through coaching, professional development, and quality assurance.
• Use assessment and performance information to identify priorities and improve outcomes for all groups.
• Develop colleagues, deploy staff and resources effectively, building leadership capacity within the faculty.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance and student work.
• Oversee safe, purposeful practical Science, laboratories, risk assessment and safety compliance.
• Contribute to whole-academy improvement as a middle-leadership team member.

Skills

Science leadership

Curriculum design

Coaching

Assessment & data use

Staff development

Safeguarding

Job description

Are you an ambitious and inspirational Science leader ready to shape an excellent, knowledge-rich curriculum and raise outcomes across a growing faculty? Haven High Academy is seeking a Head of Faculty - Science to provide strategic leadership, develop teaching and learning, and build a culture of high expectations at an important point in the academy’s improvement journey.

Why Haven High?

Haven High Academy has made significant progress. Following the full Ofsted inspection on 7 and 8 July 2026, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector concluded that the academy no longer requires special measures. The report recognises progress in all judgement areas and describes how strengthened, stable leadership has brought about significant improvement.

Ofsted described leaders as “ambitious and determined” and recognised that their work has been impactful. Inspectors highlighted improvements to attendance, behaviour and the curriculum, alongside a staff body united in its determination to improve the school.

The inspection confirmed that safeguarding standards are met and judged personal development and wellbeing to meet the expected standard. Inspectors recognised the academy’s broad personal development programme, careers provision, enrichment opportunities and support for students who are worried or vulnerable.

Students told inspectors that behaviour is much improved. The majority are happier at school than previously and feel safe and well cared for. The report also recognises significant improvement in attendance, including attendance for disadvantaged students being close to the national average and attendance for students with SEND being above the national figure for students with SEND.

“After a turbulent past, the school’s leadership has strengthened and stabilised. This has brought about significant improvements.”

This is an exciting opportunity to join an academy with clear momentum, strong trust support and a shared commitment to securing consistently high-quality teaching and improved outcomes for every student.

As Head of Faculty, you will receive a comprehensive package of professional development, leadership support and opportunities to collaborate across Haven High Academy and Voyage Education Partnership.

Support and Professional Development

You will be supported by a strong pastoral and leadership team that maintains high standards of behaviour and does not tolerate disruption to learning from students. Our robust behaviour management systems ensure that teachers can focus on delivering high-quality teaching in a calm and purposeful environment.

Teachers at Haven High Academy benefit from comprehensive professional development support. This includes:

• Structured induction and mentoring for all new staff
• Targeted training on adaptive teaching for vulnerable learners, including SEND, Pupil Premium, EAL, and Children in Care students
• Subject-specific development and collaborative planning opportunities
• Access to research-informed pedagogical approaches and educational expertise
• Pathways for middle and senior leadership development
• Evidence-based classroom practice and behaviour management strategies
• Regular performance management focused on professional growth and school improvement priorities

The Role

As Head of Faculty - Science, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Science, establishing a clear vision, ambitious standards and shared accountability across the faculty
• Lead the design, sequencing and implementation of a knowledge-rich Science curriculum across key stages, ensuring that students build secure disciplinary and substantive knowledge
• Improve the quality and consistency of teaching through coaching, professional development, quality assurance and collaborative planning
• Use assessment and performance information precisely to identify priorities, address gaps in learning and secure improved outcomes for all groups
• Ensure that teaching meets the needs of all students, including those with SEND, disadvantaged students and students with gaps in literacy, numeracy or prior scientific knowledge
• Develop colleagues, deploy staff and resources effectively, and build leadership capacity within the faculty
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance, independent study and the quality of students’ work
• Ensure safe, purposeful practical Science, including effective oversight of laboratories, equipment, risk assessment and statutory health and safety requirements
• Contribute actively to whole-academy improvement as a key member of the middle leadership team

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science leader, or an exceptional practitioner ready for faculty leadership, to shape provision, develop colleagues and make a measurable difference to students’ achievement and aspirations.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a leader who:

• Is an excellent Science teacher with secure subject knowledge and a strong understanding of effective curriculum and pedagogy
• Has the credibility, clarity and determination to lead improvement and hold others to account
• Can motivate, coach and develop colleagues while building a collaborative, high-performing faculty culture
• Uses evidence, assessment and quality assurance intelligently to improve teaching and student outcomes
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and removing barriers for vulnerable learners
• Shares our ambition for every student and will contribute positively to the wider life and leadership of the academy

You may already be an accomplished Head of Science or Head of Faculty, or a highly effective Science leader ready to take the next step. In either case, you will bring a strong track record of improving teaching, curriculum and outcomes.

Why Join Us Now?

This is a unique moment to join Haven High Academy. With the academy now out of special measures and progress recognised across every judgement area, you will have the opportunity to lead a core faculty, accelerate improvement and help secure excellent Science education for the young people of Boston.