Deputy Head of Science

Posted 21 May 2025
Salary £257 - £276 per day
LocationEnfield
Job type Leadership
Discipline Secondary
ReferenceMP201746CT3100-A464466

Job description

This school in Enfield is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and forward-thinking Deputy Head of Science to play a key role in the leadership of our highly regarded Science department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed professional looking to take the next step in their career and help shape the future of science education at our school. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a General Science Teacher:

 

  • Support the strategic and operational leadership of the Science department

  • Lead on curriculum development, assessment, and teaching and learning within your specialism or area of responsibility

  • Coach and mentor colleagues to raise standards and drive progress across the department

  • Monitor student performance data and coordinate intervention strategies

  • Contribute to the broader development of STEM across the school

  • Deputise for the Head of Science as needed, including in departmental and whole-school leadership meetings

Ideal General Science Teacher:

 

  • A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice in science

  • Experience of leadership, ideally at departmental or key stage level

  • Deep subject knowledge in one or more science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

  • A strategic thinker who can analyse data and implement effective improvement strategies as a General Science Teacher.

  • A collaborative and inspiring leader with high expectations of staff and students

  • Passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting all learners to achieve their potential

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