Head of Science

Head of Science – Permanent – September 2026 Start
Are you an ambitious Science Teacher ready to take the next step into leadership, or an experienced Head of Science looking for a fresh challenge? Do you want to work in a high-performing secondary school with exceptional facilities, outstanding behaviour and a strong leadership team? This successful secondary school in Shrewsbury is looking to appoint a dynamic Head of Science for a permanent September 2026 start.

As Head of Science, you will lead a successful and well-resourced department, driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across all key stages. You will play a key role in curriculum development, staff support and departmental improvement, ensuring students are engaged, challenged and inspired within science.

The school benefits from outstanding behaviour, state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative teaching environment that allows staff to focus on delivering exceptional lessons. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced middle leader or a talented Science Teacher ready to step into leadership.

Job Role:

• Leading and managing the Science department across all key stages
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement
• Supporting and developing teaching staff within the department
• Planning and implementing an engaging and ambitious science curriculum
• Monitoring progress and using data to support improvement strategies
• Promoting a culture of high expectations and positive behaviour
• Ensuring effective use of modern facilities and specialist resources
• Contributing to whole-school improvement and leadership initiatives

In Return You Will:

• Secure a permanent leadership role for September 2026
• Work in a school with outstanding behaviour and strong routines
• Have access to state-of-the-art science facilities and resources
• Be supported by an experienced and forward-thinking leadership team
• Lead a dedicated and collaborative Science department
• Be paid in line with leadership scale and experience
• Have excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
• Work in a positive and high-achieving school environment

If you are interested in this Head of Science opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Science Teacher or leadership vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.