Head of Science – Curriculum & Impact Leader

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

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