Head of Science

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Academics is seeking an outstanding Head of Science to lead and develop a dedicated department at a secondary school in the Barnet area. You will provide inspirational leadership, drive high teaching standards, and monitor progress to secure excellent outcomes for all learners.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Science, experience in leading a department, and the ability to motivate colleagues within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for Science.
• Experience leading and developing a successful department.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Motivates colleagues and builds a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Uses assessment and data effectively to improve teaching and outcomes.
• Committed to inclusion and ensuring every student can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction for the Science department.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Lead curriculum development and challenge students to succeed.
• Monitor progress and implement strategies to secure excellent outcomes for all learners.
• Support, motivate and develop colleagues, promoting collaboration and professional growth.
• Ensure practical work is engaging, safe and aligned with health and safety requirements.
• Inspire a love of Science and encourage continued learning beyond the classroom.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven teaching

Mentoring

Job description

Head of Science

Location: Barnet, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Lead, inspire and make a difference.

Are you an ambitious and passionate Science teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision, drive and enthusiasm to lead a department where students are inspired to question, explore and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Science to lead and develop a dedicated department at a secondary school in the Barnet area. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed practitioner to shape the future of Science teaching and learning, raise achievement and foster a culture of curiosity, ambition and academic excellence.

The Role

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership and direction for the Science department.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Lead curriculum development and ensure students are challenged, engaged and supported to succeed.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to secure excellent outcomes for all learners.
• Support, motivate and develop colleagues, promoting collaboration and professional growth.
• Ensure practical work is engaging, purposeful and conducted in line with health and safety requirements.
• Inspire a love of Science and encourage students to pursue their interests and ambitions beyond the classroom.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for Science.
• Has experience of, or the clear potential for, leading and developing a successful department.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Can motivate colleagues and build a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Uses assessment and data effectively to improve teaching and outcomes.
• Is committed to inclusion, professional development and ensuring every student can thrive.

What's on Offer?

• An exciting leadership opportunity at a secondary school in Hertfordshire.
• The chance to shape the direction and future development of the Science department.
• A supportive professional environment with opportunities for career progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' academic achievement and enthusiasm for Science.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy