Head of Science | Secondary School | Scarborough

Position: Head of Science
Location: Scarborough
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS5
Responsibility: Subject Leadership Role

Lead and Develop a Successful Science Department

A secondary school in Scarborough is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Science to lead its Science department from September. This is a leadership opportunity suited to a confident Science specialist ready to drive standards support staff development and maintain strong student outcomes.

Science is a core subject within the school and the department plays a vital role in supporting both academic progress and student engagement across all year groups.

About the Leadership Role

As Head of Science you will oversee the delivery of Science across Biology Chemistry and Physics ensuring high-quality teaching and consistent curriculum delivery throughout the department.

You will manage departmental planning support teaching staff and ensure students are effectively prepared for GCSE and A-Level examinations. The role involves both teaching responsibilities and leadership duties with a focus on maintaining high expectations and structured learning environments.

This position requires strong subject knowledge alongside the ability to lead motivate and support colleagues.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Leading the Science department across KS3KS5

• Managing curriculum planning and departmental schemes of work

• Supporting and developing teaching staff within the department

• Monitoring student progress and departmental performance

• Preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Ensuring consistency in teaching and assessment standards

• Managing departmental resources and equipment

• Supporting whole-school initiatives and academic improvement

The School Environment

This secondary school in Scarborough offers a structured teaching environment with clear expectations for both staff and students. The Science department includes dedicated laboratory spaces designed to support practical experiments across all key stages.

Staff collaboration is encouraged and leadership teams work closely with subject leads to support departmental success. Students benefit from clear routines and consistent academic expectations.

The school values professional leadership and encourages subject leaders to take an active role in driving improvement.

Candidate Requirements

This role would suit an experienced Science Teacher ready to step into leadership or an existing Head of Department seeking a new opportunity.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Science across KS3KS5

• Strong subject knowledge across Science disciplines

• Experience supporting curriculum planning

• Ability to lead and motivate a team

• Strong organisational and leadership skills

Desirable:

• Previous leadership or departmental responsibility

• Experience improving student outcomes within Science

• Experience managing departmental performance data

Application Information

If you are interested in this Head of Science role in Scarborough starting in September please submit your CV for consideration. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the leadership responsibilities and interview process.