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Head of Science

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 45,352 - 59,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Shrewsbury

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Head of Science – Secondary School 
Are you an ambitious Science Teacher ready to take the next step into leadership, or an experienced Head of Science looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a school where outstanding behaviour, modern facilities and strong leadership allow you to focus on delivering exceptional teaching and learning? This high-performing secondary school in Shrewsbury is looking to appoint a dynamic Head of Science on a permanent basis.

As Head of Science, you will lead a successful department, driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement across all key stages. You will be responsible for curriculum development, staff support and ensuring students are engaged and inspired in science. The school benefits from state-of-the-art facilities and excellent resources, providing the perfect environment for innovative and practical science teaching.

This role is open to both current Heads of Department and experienced Science Teachers who are ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, leadership potential and a passion for raising attainment.

Job Role:

Leading and managing the Science department across all key stages
Driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement
Supporting and developing staff within the department
Planning and implementing an engaging and effective science curriculum
Monitoring progress and using data to inform teaching strategies
Promoting a culture of high expectations and positive behaviour
Ensuring effective use of outstanding facilities and resources
Contributing to whole-school improvement and leadershipIn Return You Will:

Work in a school with outstanding behaviour and strong routines
Have access to state-of-the-art science facilities and resources
Be supported by an experienced and forward-thinking leadership team
Lead a collaborative and committed Science department
Be paid to scale with additional TLR for leadership responsibilities
Have excellent opportunities for career progression
Work in a positive and high-achieving school environmentIf you are interested in this Head of Science opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Science Teacher or leadership vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days

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