What skills and experience we're looking for • Lead the Science team, fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement • Support and develop outstanding teaching and learning practises across all science subjects • Design, develop, and enhance the science curriculum to ensure it is engaging, relevant, and challenging • Monitor and analyse student progress and outcomes to inform targeted interventions and improvements • Collaborate with colleagues across the school to promote science and STEM opportunities • Contribute to whole-school initiatives focused on raising standards and enriching the student experience • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience teaching science • Proven leadership experience within a secondary school setting, preferably in science • Strong understanding of the science curriculum and assessment requirements • Experience in curriculum development and staff professional development • A dynamic and motivational leader with the ability to inspire staff and students alike • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Commitment to student wellbeing and raising aspirations • Innovative thinker with a passion for science education and continuous improvement What the school offers its staff • Work from home flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance • Access to staff use of an on-site gym, promoting wellbeing and fitness • A strong wellbeing focus throughout the year, ensuring staff feel supported and valued • Opportunity to lead science in a large, diverse school with a committed leadership team • Be part of a school community dedicated to making a positive difference in an area of significant need If you are ready to take on a leadership role that offers challenge, support, and the chance to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Commitment to safeguarding All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise conditional job offer may be withdrawn. KCiSE 2024 This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). For those applicants who are shortlisted for interview please note that you may be subject to online checks.