Head of Science & STEM Leadership (Durham)

Marchant Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a high-achieving secondary school in Durham to appoint a Head of Science, leading the thriving STEM faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

The role requires strategic leadership of Biology, Chemistry and Physics across KS3–KS5, with responsibility for curriculum design, safety, and exam outcomes. You will collaborate with senior leaders, subject leads, and laboratory staff to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• QTS or UK credentials with honours in a scientific discipline
• Proven GCSE/A-Level outcomes and leadership experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of CLEAPSS safety standards

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, curriculum oversight, and operational management for the Science faculty
• Teach Biology, Chemistry, or Physics to KS3–KS5
• Lead, line-manage, and mentor teaching staff and laboratory support
• Enforce CLEAPSS health and safety standards in labs
• Track assessment data and oversee exam board preparation
• Coordinate STEM initiatives and university preparation

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff mentoring

Curriculum oversight

Safety compliance

Education

Honours degree in Science

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a high-achieving secondary school in Durham to appoint a Head of Science, leading the thriving STEM faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

The role requires strategic leadership of Biology, Chemistry and Physics across KS3–KS5, with responsibility for curriculum design, safety, and exam outcomes. You will collaborate with senior leaders, subject leads, and laboratory staff to maintain high standards.