Head of Science

Maritime Academy; Rochester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime Academy seeks an exceptional Head of Science to drive the science curriculum across KS3-KS5, starting as KS5 provision begins in September 2027. The post requires a qualified Science teacher with outstanding leadership and a clear vision for excellence in science education.

Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to lead and develop staff while ensuring high standards of achievement and wellbeing for all students.

Qualifications

• Qualified Science teacher with strong leadership potential.
• Experience leading middle leadership roles in a secondary school.
• Ability to plan and deliver a knowledge-rich science curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the science curriculum across KS3-KS5 from Sept 2027.
• Drive student achievement, behavior and high expectations in science.
• Support professional development and collaboration within the science team.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Science. This vacancy has arisen due to the continued growth of the Academy as we prepare to welcome our first Key Stage 5 cohort in September 2027, alongside the promotion of our current Head of Science within the Academy.

Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education, and our ethos and values are closely aligned with those of the wider Trust. Our commitment to transforming life chances is at the heart of everything we do.

Having opened in September 2022, Maritime Academy has now established itself as a thriving secondary school serving the Medway community. Over the past few years, we have grown year-on-year in our exceptional purpose-built school in Frindsbury, building a strong reputation for high expectations, academic ambition and student success. As we continue our journey of growth and development, the introduction of Key Stage 5 provision marks an exciting new chapter for the Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to join us at a pivotal stage in our development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of Science across Key Stages 3, 4 and, from September 2027, Key Stage 5, ensuring that all students are challenged, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Science teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, embraces innovation and continuous improvement, and possesses excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to plan and deliver an engaging, ambitious and knowledge-rich curriculum. They will have a thorough understanding of current curriculum developments and a clear vision for excellence within Science education. Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of achievement and behaviour and be committed to ensuring that all students are actively engaged in their learning, make excellent progress and develop as confident, successful and lifelong learners.

Applications are welcome from experienced Heads of Department, Subject Leaders, or ambitious and experienced Science teachers who are ready to take the next step into middle leadership.

Join us as we continue our voyage of excellence and play a key role in shaping the future of Science education at Maritime Academy.