Head of Science

Are you a determined leader ready to tackle educational inequalities and inspire the next generation of scientists? Randstad Education is proud to partner with a pioneering education federation to find an outstanding Head of Science for an academy in the Outer London area.

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead a department within a Federation renowned for its "system-disrupting" approach to education, turning challenging schools into exceptional places of learning.

As the Head of Science, you will be accountable for leading, managing, and developing the subject area to raise standards of student attainment and achievement. You will oversee a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum that provides every student with the opportunity to reach their individual potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Formulate and implement an annual subject improvement plan based on rigorous data review.
• Curriculum Development: Lead the development of syllabuses, schemes of work, and assessment strategies.
• People Management: Recruit, induct, and manage a motivated team of teaching and support staff.
• Outstanding Teaching: Act as a high-profile role model for teaching excellence across all age and ability ranges.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all health and safety policies, including risk assessments, are strictly maintained within the department.

• MPS/UPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Allowance + TLR.
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Well being Cash Plan & Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Access to "Outstanding" CPD and a network of over 70 subject-specialist consultants.

The successful candidate will be a resilient leader with a passion for social mobility and academic excellence.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree and QTS (or equivalent).
• Proven track record of successful teaching at GCSE level with evidence of raising achievement.
• Thorough knowledge of current curriculum developments and educational thinking.
• Ability to motivate others, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Desirable: Prior management training.

Join a community of over 50 schools that values Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. While each academy maintains its own unique culture and autonomy, they are united by a mission to close the educational gap for disadvantaged young people.

Safeguarding Notice: The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and an online search.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must pass a thorough DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

No terminology in the above advertisement is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Randstad Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.