Experienced Head of Science
Shrewsbury | Full-Time | September 2026 Start
MPS - UPS (£31,650 - £49,084) + TLR 1.2 (£12,038)
Are you an experienced Science teacher with TLR experience looking for your next leadership challenge?
Do you have the ability to drive standards, lead a team, and inspire a love of Science across a whole department?
Ready to step into a role where your leadership can make a lasting impact?
A well-established secondary school in Shrewsbury is seeking an ambitious and experienced Head of Science to lead their successful department from September. This role would suit a strong classroom practitioner who already has experience holding a TLR responsibility and is ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking school.
What's the role?
* Lead the planning, preparation, resourcing and delivery of the curriculum in Science.
* Oversee the adaptation of learning to the needs of the students within the subject.
* Lead the Science team in all aspects of teaching and learning, enabling effective and impactful lessons to be taught to students in Science.
* Build relationships with students and colleagues and maintain positive learning and working environments
* Lead the department assessment and recording of students' work in line with school policy
* Lead on the use of appropriate data to inform intervention and target setting for students
* Manage behaviour in accordance with school policy and support the team with behaviour management within the subject
* Act as a tutor / co-tutor for a form group, including the delivery of PSHE
* Carry out supervision duties (e.g. at break time) in accordance with the duty rota
* Report on student progress to parents / carers in line with school calendar
* Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding
What are we looking for?
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* 2:1 degree or higher in a science related subject (e.g. Physics, Chemistry or Biology)
* Significant experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting
* Previous TLR responsibility experience is essential
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Proven ability to raise attainment and support departmental improvement
* Excellent subject knowledge across Science
* Passionate about delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
* Committed to achieving the best outcomes for all students
What's on offer?
* Supportive senior leadership team
* Well-resourced Science department
* Opportunities for continued professional development
* Clear progression opportunities within leadership
* Positive and collaborative working environment
* Long-term opportunity within an ambitious school community
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Science teacher with existing leadership experience to take ownership of a department and play a key role in shaping the future success of students and staff alike.
Apply now by sending a CV and a cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.
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