Co-Head of Department - Science
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Co-Head of Department - Science
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are seeking a Co-Head of Department for Science to join our leadership team from September 2026. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £41,328 - £65,000 per year plus a TLR 2B allowance of £5,870.
About The Role
Job Title: Co-Head of Department – Science
Reports to: Head of Department (Science) / Assistant Principal
Responsible for: Supporting the leadership of the Science Department and delivering high quality teaching and learning
Start date: September 2026
Term: Permanent, Full-time
Allowance: TLR 2B (£5,870)
As Co-Head of Department for Science, you will play a key leadership role in driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes across the department. You will take responsibility for a designated Key Stage (KS3, KS4 or KS5) alongside leading a whole-department priority area such as Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Development, or staff development and line management. You will work in close partnership with the Head of Science and wider leadership team to ensure a high-quality, ambitious curriculum and consistently strong outcomes for all pupils. This role would suit an experienced teacher ready for middle leadership, including current or aspiring second-in-department colleagues or ambitious Key Stage leaders.
Benefits
- Twice as many training days as standard
- Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
- Coaching for every teacher
- Access to high-quality, regular professional development
- Subject-specific knowledge development
- Free use of our leisure centre
- Access to the school counsellor
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About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we think teaching is the best job in the world. We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, including weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher, subject-specific knowledge development, free use of our leisure centre, and access to the school counsellor. We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.
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