Subject Leader Science - Mary Webb School & Science College

Wmjobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Webb School and Science College is seeking an outstanding Subject Leader Science to head a highly experienced Science and computer science department. The post is full time and permanent, with Teachers’ Upper Pay Range and a TLR1a allowance of £10,531 per annum.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Local Governing Body, with a commitment to safeguarding and holistic pupil welfare. An ability to teach physics or chemistry would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Outstanding science teacher with QTS.
• Ability to teach physics or chemistry would be an advantage.
• Experience leading a school science department or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Science and computer science department.
• Provide inspirational, strategic leadership within the faculty.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to drive school improvement and safeguarding.

Skills

Science teaching

Leadership

Curriculum design

Department leadership

Education

QTS

Job description

Required from January 2027

Subject Leader Science - Permanent

The post is full time and permanent. Teachers’ Upper Pay Range, plus TLR1a £10,531 per annum

Mary Webb School and Science College is a successful and popular specialist science college, situated in a beautiful location, a few miles south of Shrewsbury.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, well-qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher to lead a highly experienced Science and computer science department. The successful candidate will find an experienced, supportive and very able Senior Leadership Team and will have the wholehearted encouragement, engagement and involvement of a strong and enthusiastic Local Governing Body. An ability to teach physics or chemistry would be an advantage.

Further details are available on the school website. The school does not accept CVs.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 30thSeptember 2026

Interviews to be held:Thursday8thOctober2026