Head of Science Opportunity - Battersea (TLR + R&R)
Head of Science - Battersea, Wandsworth 🧬🧪⚛️
Lead Scientific Excellence: Head of Science Opportunity in Battersea!
We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Head of Science to lead a large and highly successful department at a dynamic secondary school in the desirable Battersea area of Wandsworth. This is a pivotal senior role for an experienced leader committed to fostering exceptional teaching and outstanding student outcomes across all three sciences.
The Vitals: What You'll Be Leading
As Head of Department, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, management, and continuous improvement of Science education from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level.
Key Leadership Responsibilities:
- Strategic Vision: Develop and implement an ambitious vision for the Science department, ensuring the curriculum is challenging, balanced, and prepares students exceptionally well for future academic pathways.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and performance-manage a large team of dedicated Science teachers and technicians (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics specialists), promoting a culture of professional growth and collaboration.
- Curriculum & Attainment: Oversee the planning and delivery of all Science qualifications (including separate and combined science GCSEs and A-Levels), analyzing data to drive intervention and ensure outstanding student progress.
- Resource Management: Manage the departmental budget, ensuring effective deployment of resources, maintenance of laboratories, and adherence to all health and safety protocols (CLEAPSS).
- Whole-School Impact: Serve as a key link between the department and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to whole-school strategic development.
Candidate Profile: What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher and leader with a proven track track record of raising standards in a Science department.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualification: A degree in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
- Certification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a PGCE.
- Leadership Experience: Proven, successful experience as a Head of Department, Second in Department, or key curriculum leader within Science at the secondary level.
- Curriculum Expertise: Deep knowledge of the curriculum and examination specifications for Science at GCSE and A-Level .
- Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and data analysis skills.
Remuneration & Next Steps
This senior leadership role offers a highly competitive salary package reflecting its significance and Inner London location.
Salary and Application:
- Salary: Highly competitive salary paid on the Leadership Pay Scale (Inner London pay scale), commensurate with experience.
- Action: If you are an exceptional Science leader ready to take on this Head of Department role in Wandsworth, please apply through our recruitment platform or contact our agency directly for further details . We encourage prompt applications for this crucial position.
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