Head of Science
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Head of Science
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Science to lead a successful and innovative Science Department. The role requires an outstanding practitioner and effective leader committed to raising student attainment and ensuring the curriculum meets all students' needs. The college offers excellent facilities and a supportive staff environment.
Company: [Employer hidden]
Location: Peterborough, Cambs
Salary: TLR1B £12,521
Job Type: Full-time
Work Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
Contact Email: [contact hidden]
Application Instructions: Please apply via MyNew Term www.mynewterm.com
About the Role
As a welcoming, vibrant and oversubscribed College, we are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Head of Science to join and lead a highly successful and innovative Science Department. Facilities and resources within the Department are excellent. Staff are extremely supportive with a clear focus on exceptional outcomes for all.
Our recent Ofsted inspection judged our students’ conduct to be outstanding stating how they are polite and respectful in and around school. They behave exceptionally well in lessons – our classrooms are calm, focused places where students work hard and show pride in their learning. We have high standards and our students rise to meet them.
Students are enthusiastic about Science, as evidenced by our consistently strong outcomes both at GCSE and A Level. We have a healthy uptake of single sciences at GCSE and all post 16 science courses.
The Successful Candidate Will Be:
- an outstanding practitioner who is able to teach at all levels.
- successful in raising standards of attainment and accelerating progress
- an experienced and effective leader with a proven record of success
- committed to ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all students
- able to inspire, engage and enthuse students, staff and parents
- a leader with drive, enthusiasm, energy and determination
About the School
Arthur Mellows is situated in a pleasant rural village between Peterborough and Stamford with easy links to the A1. The school is very successful and well resourced, supported by talented and hard-working staff. We are ambitious for all our students. They value their learning and the support they receive from staff and are highly respectful of each other and, as a result, are extremely proud to be here.
If you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Application Details
Closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 18 November 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Faye Skinner HR Officer on [contact hidden] or via email [contact hidden] We are able to offer a tour of the College – please reach out to us, we are keen to show you around our successful and friendly school.
Downloads
- Job Description - Head of Science.pdf
- Job Description - Teacher Main Pay Range.pdf
- Job Description - Teacher Upper Pay Range.pdf
- Person Specification.pdf