At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a dynamic Science department in a prestigious Independent School.
- Company: Join a leading Independent School known for academic excellence and holistic education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and access to outstanding facilities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Science education and make a lasting impact on students.
- Qualifications: Experienced Science teacher with leadership skills and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Science teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you want to lead a thriving department within a prestigious Independent School where academic excellence, innovation, and holistic education are at the heart of everything? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Head of Science to lead a successful and well-established department within a leading Independent School. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of Science across Key Stages 3 to 5, working alongside a highly collaborative team in exceptional facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving academic excellence, fostering intellectual curiosity, and ensuring that pupils are inspired to achieve their full potential. The school is renowned for its outstanding pastoral care, broad co-curricular provision, and commitment to developing confident, well-rounded young people.
What We're Looking For
- Experienced Science Teacher: A strong classroom practitioner with a passion for Science and a track record of delivering excellent outcomes across one or more disciplines.
- Inspiring Leader: Someone who can motivate colleagues, raise standards, and drive innovation across the curriculum.
- Outstanding Role Model: A teacher who is committed to providing a first-class education and who values the importance of developing the whole child.
- Strategic Thinker: Confident in using data and educational research to inform planning and lead departmental development.
- Qualified Professional: QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification is essential, and previous middle leadership experience is highly desirable.
Why Join This School?
- Exceptional Reputation: Join one of the region's leading Independent Schools, recognised for its academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care.
- Supportive Leadership: Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking senior leadership team committed to professional growth and wellbeing.
- Outstanding Facilities: Benefit from superb Science laboratories, excellent resources, and access to a wide range of professional development opportunities.
- Career Development: A fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Science education and further your leadership career within an ambitious and innovative school.
If you are ready to lead and inspire the next generation of scientists, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Apply now or contact Louis Denison-Foster at Academics for more information.
Head of Science in Leatherhead employer: Academics
Join a prestigious Independent School in Leatherhead, Surrey, where academic excellence and holistic education are at the forefront. As the Head of Science, you will benefit from exceptional facilities and a supportive leadership team dedicated to your professional growth, while having the opportunity to inspire and shape the future of young scientists in a collaborative environment. With a strong commitment to pastoral care and a broad co-curricular provision, this school offers a rewarding and meaningful career path for passionate educators.
