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:September 2026 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.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
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.
Use data effectively to drive progress and close gaps.
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.
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.
In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025 Click here), 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
- And we do this across each of our 58 schools.
Career development and training:Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, includingAmbition Institute'sEarly Career andNPQofferings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
This is a full time, permanent position.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. Keywords: Science Teacher, Location: