Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR1D (Outer London Weighting) + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: Negotiable start date
Are you an outstanding Science educator with the vision and ambition to lead a thriving department to new heights?
Lift Aylward is seeking a creative, innovative, and dedicated Head of Science to drive achievement, inspire staff, and ignite a love of science in every student.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established and forward-thinking department that includes a Second in department and dedicated Heads of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in shaping the future of science education at the Academy, building on recent successes and driving further improvement.
As Head of Science, you will:
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Science department.
Create a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Ensure outstanding teaching and learning across all key stages.
Use data effectively to drive progress and close gaps.
Champion enrichment opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
What We're Looking For:
An enthusiastic and experienced Science teacher with a track record of strong leadership or clear potential to lead.
Deep subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring young people.
A commitment to inclusion, excellence, and raising standards.
A strategic thinker with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
About Lift Aylward
Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11-18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. We're proud to serve a richly diverse community where many of our students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive. In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025), Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors commenting that "inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled" and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role has a negotiable start date. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 22 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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