Head of Science/ Aspiring Head of Science

Gracewood Academy; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Mintago benefits

Employee Assistance

Virtual GP

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Future Academies is seeking a Head of Science or Aspiring Head of Science to lead the department with a focus on raising standards and inspiring both students and colleagues. The role offers progression towards the full Head of Science, with support and development to realise leadership potential.

You will drive an ambitious science curriculum, improve outcomes, and foster curiosity and scientific thinking across the school community.

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge in science and passion for the subject.
• Strong classroom practice with proven impact on outcomes.
• Ability to inspire students and colleagues and lead a department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the Science department.
• Develop and implement an ambitious science curriculum and improvement plan.
• Provide leadership and professional development for science teaching staff.

Skills

Leadership potential

Science knowledge

Curriculum delivery

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring Head of Science / Aspiring Head of Science with a passion for the subject and a strong commitment to raising standards. This is an exciting opportunity for either an established middle leader ready to take full responsibility for the Science department, or an exceptional classroom practitioner with clear leadership potential who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom practice and the ability to inspire both students and colleagues. Depending on the level of appointment, you will either lead the strategic development of the Science department or take on an appropriately scoped leadership remit, with support and development towards the full Head of Science role.

You will be committed to delivering an ambitious and engaging Science curriculum, improving outcomes for students and creating opportunities that develop curiosity, scientific thinking and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.

About us:

We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. This ethos is embodied in our Trust values -Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum ("freedom through education").

Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

1. A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
2. Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
3. Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
4. Mintago - access to numerous cost saving employee benefits including fantastic cost savings on childcare.
5. Employee Assistance Programme.
6. Access to a Virtual GP