Head of Science

Camden Learning; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

William Ellis School in London seeks an inspirational Head of Science to lead Biology, Chemistry and Physics across Key Stages 3–5. You will drive curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment, and manage a team of dedicated science specialists with a strong track record of student progress.

The role requires vision, resilience and outstanding interpersonal skills, with a commitment to equity and the aims of the school in a high-performing LaSWAP consortium environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and the ability to drive science curriculum across Key Stages 3–5.
• Proven track record of improving student outcomes in science.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments and coordinate across key stages.
• Strategic curriculum development and pedagogy improvements in science.
• Support staff development and contribute to school-wide strategic aims.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Master's in Science education

Job description

William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.

The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.

About the role

We seek an enthusiastic Head of Science, to lead the teaching of the sciences at all key stages. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to engage and inspire the large team of Science specialists in the school. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, vision, resilience, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to the aims and values of William Ellis School. Supporting first class curriculum design and pedagogy at Key Stage 3 would be a key part of this role.

You would join a team of well-qualified and established teachers of Biology, Chemistry and Physics who are highly ambitious for our students. Teaching across the team is excellent demonstrated through student outcomes and high take-up of the separate sciences at GCSE and A Level. Science subjects are very strongly supported by the Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body.

The school currently teaches Combined Science to all students other than those who opt for separate sciences to GCSE Level. As far as possible we facilitate the teaching of the individual sciences at Key Stage 4 by subject specialists. As well as teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to A level, the school has established a strong Level 3 BTEC Science course, highly popular within the LaSWAP consortium.

The successful candidate will be:

• an outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a track record of securing excellent student progress from all starting points;
• confidently able to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level. An external candidate must be able to lead and teach Biology up to A Level. The ability to build curriculum cohesion between Science and PE would be an advantage.
• an inspirational and collaborative leader with the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of young people, and to work effectively with and through others;
• a caring and principled professional committed to social equity.