Head of Science Islington September 2026 Are you an experienced Head of Science ready to lead a department with real scope for impact in Islington ? This large, mixed secondary school is on a clear improvement journey, with Ofsted recognising stronger leadership, improved behaviour systems and a more ambitious curriculum being embedded across subjects.
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Permanent Head of Science role in Islington on Inner London MPS/UPS TLR Opportunity to shape and embed a fully sequenced science curriculum across KS3KS5 as Head of Science Supportive senior leadership team with a clear focus on raising standards and developing middle leaders Improved behaviour systems creating a calm and purposeful learning environment Strong CPD and leadership development pathways, ideal for an ambitious Head of Science Lead the strategic direction of science, ensuring consistency in teaching, curriculum delivery and assessment as Head of Science Drive improvements in GCSE and A-Level outcomes, with a focus on knowledge retention and exam readiness Develop staff subject knowledge and pedagogy, including effective practical work Use data to close attainment gaps, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND and EAL needs The school serves a diverse community in Islington, with above-average proportions of disadvantaged pupils and significant SEND and EAL needs Ofsted highlighted that while the curriculum is now more ambitious, further work is needed to ensure pupils retain key knowledge over time, a key priority for the incoming Head of Science Leaders are focused on embedding consistency across teaching and assessment, providing a strong platform for the Head of Science to drive improvement QTS and a strong track record of teaching science at secondary level are essential Previous leadership experience or readiness to step into a Head of Science role Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and raising attainment Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team within a diverse Islington setting This Head of Science role offers a genuine opportunity to shape a department and deliver measurable outcomes in a school with clear direction and leadership support in Islington .
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