Company Description
Hitchin Boys' School is a comprehensive secondary school for boys with Academy status, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1632, the school has a long-standing tradition of educating young men. Currently, it has over 1,200 students, including a sixth form that works in a consortium with Hitchin Girls' School and The Priory School. More information can be found on our website.
Up to £64,742 pa
(Main or Upper Pay Scale £32,916 to £51,084 + TLR Level 1B, £13,694)
You are:
* An inspirational education professional with a proven background of leading a successful team, who is committed to ensuring that students are provided with the knowledge, skills and opportunities that will allow them to be successful in their adult life
* Someone who thrives on change and retains the highest possible standards for yourself, colleagues and students
* Passionate about science education, can motivate colleagues and students and build strong, effective relationships
* A resilient practitioner with a growth mindset, who can demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
* Someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who uses innovative and adaptive teaching methods and management practices
* Someone who demonstrates a passion for ongoing professional development
* Committed to a vibrant enrichment programme that will engage and challenge students
Hitchin Boys' School is:
* Underpinned by two values: A Hitchin Boy will be Strong and True
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o They will have a strength of purpose and resolve, allowing them to stand up for what they believe, to persevere and flourish in school, work and life.
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o They will be true to themselves, understanding themselves, the world and their duty to others. They will be true to others, acting wisely in a complex world, building lives of purpose, impact and service.
* A school that offers excellent opportunities for professional development (including a full Induction and Middle Leaders training programme) to help you further your career, and a supportive environment in which our employees have plenty of opportunity to grow and develop
* An Ofsted Outstanding and high achieving single sex school with over 1,300 students
* A school with high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students, who are well equipped for life beyond school
Hitchin Boys' School can offer you:
* A science team of high performing committed teachers who are constantly striving for excellence and science subjects that are popular choices at A Level
* A very strong set of science outcomes. In 2024 KS4 Science VA 0.95, and at A level VA of 0.69 for Biology and Physics, and 0.25 for Chemistry
* A school with great traditions, an excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
* A dedicated well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto "Per Ardua Ad Alta" – Striving for Excellence
* A commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of both staff and students
* Free Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7 and on-site mental health first aiders
What next:
If you are excited at the prospect of our Head of Science position, please contact the school for an informal chat and/or attend one of our open mornings on 19th and 22nd September 2025.
For an informal discussion please contact: John Rayner, Director of Teaching Excellence on
Further information on our school can be found on the school website