Head of Science

Experienced Head of Science

Shrewsbury Full-Time September 2026 Start

MPS - UPS (£31,650 - £49,084) + TLR 1.2 (£12,038)

Are you an experienced Science teacher with TLR experience looking for your next leadership challenge?

Do you have the ability to drive standards, lead a team, and inspire a love of Science across a whole department?

Ready to step into a role where your leadership can make a lasting impact?

A well-established secondary school in Shrewsbury is seeking an ambitious and experienced Head of Science to lead their successful department from September. This role would suit a strong classroom practitioner who already has experience holding a TLR responsibility and is ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking school.

What's the role?

• Lead the planning, preparation, resourcing and delivery of the curriculum in Science.

• Oversee the adaptation of learning to the needs of the students within the subject.

• Lead the Science team in all aspects of teaching and learning, enabling effective and impactful lessons to be taught to students in Science.

• Build relationships with students and colleagues and maintain positive learning and working environments

• Lead the department assessment and recording of students' work in line with school policy

• Lead on the use of appropriate data to inform intervention and target setting for students

• Manage behaviour in accordance with school policy and support the team with behaviour management within the subject

• Act as a tutor / co-tutor for a form group, including the delivery of PSHE

• Carry out supervision duties (e.g. at break time) in accordance with the duty rota

• Report on student progress to parents / carers in line with school calendar

• Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding

What are we looking for?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• 2:1 degree or higher in a science related subject (e.g. Physics, Chemistry or Biology)

• Significant experience teaching Science within a secondary school setting

• Previous TLR responsibility experience is essential

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• Proven ability to raise attainment and support departmental improvement

• Excellent subject knowledge across Science

• Passionate about delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

• Committed to achieving the best outcomes for all students

What's on offer?

• Supportive senior leadership team

• Well-resourced Science department

• Opportunities for continued professional development

• Clear progression opportunities within leadership

• Positive and collaborative working environment

• Long-term opportunity within an ambitious school community

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Science teacher with existing leadership experience to take ownership of a department and play a key role in shaping the future success of students and staff alike.

Apply now by sending a CV and a cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.