Head of Science

Summary:

Head of Science and Technology job opportunity with a school in Westminster.

About the School:

A school dedicated to excellence in education, committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and focused on providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment for all students.

The Opportunity:

A school is seeking a Head of Science and Technology to lead its highly successful Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and inspirational leadership, shaping pedagogy and promoting STEM both within the school and in the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the Science Department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and academic achievement across all science subjects.
• Coordinate policy and ensure high standards of teaching and learning in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics, and Product Design.
• Promote STEM through outreach, partnership work, and co-curricular activities such as clubs, societies, and competitions.
• Support teachers in delivering Astronomy, Earth Sciences, and the EPQ, and oversee the work of the department’s technicians.
• Maintain the school’s exceptionally high academic standards while refining curriculum design and pedagogy in line with the school’s values.
• Engage with educational research and respond creatively to curriculum developments as the school moves toward full co-education.
• Ensure compliance with CLEAPSS guidance, including health and safety monitoring and risk assessment procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Substantial experience teaching a science subject through to KS5.
• Proven line-management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of CLEAPSS guidance and health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to promoting science within the school and the wider educational community.

Preferred

• Experience in curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Experience with outreach and partnership work in STEM.
• Experience with co-curricular and extra-curricular science activities.
• Strategic thinking and engagement with educational research.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.