Head of Science - Poole 📍 Location: Poole, Dorset 📅 Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP) 📘 Contract: Full-time | Permanent 💼 Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (depending on experience) Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future of Science Education TimePlan Education is working in partnership with a forward-thinking secondary school in Poole to recruit an experienced and passionate Head of Science for a September 2025 start. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a dynamic science teacher ready to take the next step in their career - or an established Head of Department looking for a new challenge in a supportive and ambitious school. Your Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership for the Science Department (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) Drive outstanding teaching and learning across all key stages Lead and manage a team of dedicated science teachers and technicians Monitor and improve student progress and departmental outcomes Contribute to whole-school initiatives and leadership development What We're Looking For: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong background in science Proven experience teaching science at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable) Previous leadership or departmental responsibility is highly desirable A clear vision for raising attainment and enthusiasm for STEM education Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and leadership skills What the Schoo...