Head Of Science – Secondary School In Leeds (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Head of Science for a leading scholarly secondary school in Leeds. The role demands strategic leadership of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with oversight of curriculum, teaching quality, laboratory safety, and exam outcomes across KS3-5.

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders, subject leads, and technicians to sustain high standards in GCSE and A-Level science while driving scientific inquiry and co-curricular STEM initiatives.

Qualifications

• QTS or UK credentials with an honors degree in a scientific discipline.
• Proven track record of strong academic outcomes at GCSE and A-Level with leadership experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of CLEAPSS safety standards and secondary science specifications.
• Active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, curriculum oversight, and operational management for the Science faculty
• Teach inspiring Biology, Chemistry, or Physics lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
• Lead, line-manage, and mentor teaching staff and laboratory technical support
• Enforce statutory CLEAPSS health and safety standards across all prep rooms and laboratories
• Track student assessment data, implement targeted interventions, and oversee exam board preparation
• Coordinate co-curricular STEM initiatives, university preparation, and practical science fairs

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum design

Staff mentoring

Safety compliance (CLEAPSS)

Education

QTS or UK credentials with honors degree in science

Job description

Job Overview

A scholarly secondary school in Leeds is seeking an ambitious Head of Science to lead its thriving STEM faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Science is a flagship department at this institution. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, managing classroom teaching, laboratory safety, curriculum design, and exam outcomes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

Working alongside senior leadership, a team of subject leads, and laboratory technicians, you will maintain high standards in GCSE Combined/Separate Sciences and A-Level disciplines while fostering scientific inquiry. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, curriculum oversight, and operational management for the Science faculty

• Teach inspiring Biology, Chemistry, or Physics lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5

• Lead, line-manage, and mentor teaching staff and laboratory technical support

• Enforce statutory CLEAPSS health and safety standards across all prep rooms and laboratories

• Track student assessment data, implement targeted interventions, and oversee exam board preparation

• Coordinate co-curricular STEM initiatives, university preparation, and practical science fairs

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Leadership Scale (L6-L10 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Science

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in a scientific discipline

• Proven track record of strong academic outcomes at GCSE and A-Level alongside leadership experience

• Up-to-date knowledge of CLEAPSS safety standards and secondary science specifications

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)