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Head of Science Opportunity in Surrey

Head of Science Opportunity in Surrey

Marchant Recruitment • Horley, England, GB
30+ days ago
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Head of Science - Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey 🧬🧪⚛️

Lead Scientific Strategy: Head of Science Opportunity in Staines-upon-Thames!

We are seeking an inspirational, strategic, and experienced Head of Science to lead a large and ambitious department at a successful secondary school located in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. This is a pivotal senior leadership role within the Fringe Area pay scale, offering the chance to drive forward outstanding teaching and learning across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

About the School: Community and Collaboration

Our client is a well-regarded, inclusive secondary school that serves the diverse Staines-upon-Thames community. The school is committed to raising aspirations in STEM fields and has invested significantly in its Science facilities. The department is highly collaborative, with specialist teachers dedicated to achieving excellent student outcomes and supporting career progression into scientific disciplines at university.

Key Responsibilities & Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional teacher and academic leader with a degree in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), holding QTS, and possessing a proven track record of successful departmental leadership.

As Head of Science, you will be expected to:

  • Strategic Vision: Develop and implement an ambitious strategy for the Science department, overseeing curriculum design and delivery from KS3 through to A-Level across all three specialisms.
  • Team Leadership: Effectively lead, mentor, and performance-manage the team of specialist teachers and technicians, fostering a culture of pedagogical excellence, accountability, and continuous professional development.
  • Attainment & Accountability: Use data rigorously to monitor student progress, drive targeted intervention, and ensure outstanding outcomes in all GCSE and A-Level examinations (including Combined Science and separate sciences).
  • Resource & Safety: Manage the departmental budget efficiently, ensuring laboratories are fully resourced, well-maintained, and strictly comply with CLEAPSS and all safety regulations.
  • Whole-School Contribution: Serve as a key link to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), promoting STEM engagement across the school and wider community.

Remuneration & Next Steps

This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary package reflective of its significance and the Outer London commuter belt location.

Salary and Application:

  • Salary: Highly competitive salary paid on the Leadership Pay Scale (Fringe Area pay scale), commensurate with experience.
  • Action: If you are an exceptional Science leader ready to take on this Head of Department role in Staines-upon-Thames, please apply through our recruitment platform or contact our specialist team directly for further details. We encourage prompt applications for this executive position.
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