Experienced Head of Science
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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. xwzovoh
Apply now by sending a CV and a cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.
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