Head of Science (Physics or Chemistry)

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

Head of Science (with Chemistry) - August 2025

To be an outstanding educator, with a growth mindset and a strong desire to grow professionally. To inspire students to be passionate, curious, excited learners. To offer leadership, inspiration, support and guidance for your team. Contribute significantly to school improvement / development planning and promote the learning priorities of the school development plan.

- Middle Leadership Responsibilities

- Planning & Preparation

- Classroom environment & Pastoral Care

- Instructional Strategies

- Assessment and Evaluation

- Boarding / Extra Activities / School Events

Required Skills/Abilities

Qualifications/Training

- Qualified teacher (Q.T.S Status or equivalent)

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the subject(s) or area(s)

- Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to further professional development

Experience / Knowledge

- Proven track record with a least 4-5 years’ teaching experience

- Demonstrate evident of innovating and adapting curricular to engage children and enable them to perform highly

- Evidence of creating innovative ways of promoting a CPD environment

Skills

- Utilise resources effectively to ensure that the teaching commitments of the school are effectively and efficiently managed.

- Develop strong relationships within local communities and the wider Nord Anglia Education community.

- Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to a variety of audiences and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

- Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

- Utilise IT effectively.

- An innovator with a willingness to embrace change.

- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and time-management skills.