Job description
Head of Science – Secondary School – Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire
Are you an ambitious Science Teacher ready to lead a department and drive academic excellence?
GSL Education are currently seeking a Head of Science to join a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school located in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire, from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, leading a dedicated Science team while delivering high-quality teaching across the subject. The school is open to considering Early Careers Teachers with leadership potential, as well as experienced practitioners, and offers a school tour prior to the formal interview. Interviews are scheduled over the next couple of weeks.
If you are a dedicated educator with a passion for Science and ready to take on a leadership role, we would love to hear from you!
As a Head of Science, your responsibilities will be:
- Lead the Science department, managing a team of teachers and overseeing curriculum delivery.
- Promote high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment within the department.
- Monitor student progress and implement interventions to raise attainment.
- Ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment for practical science.
- Coordinate resources and support continuous professional development among staff.
- Collaborate with school leadership to align departmental goals with whole-school priorities.
- Foster a passion for Science and support extracurricular opportunities in the subject.
Ideal Head of Science Candidate Will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent in the UK is essential.
- A degree in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field).
- Extensive experience teaching Science and holding senior leadership positions within the Science department of a UK secondary school (ECTs can also apply).
- Proven leadership experience or clear potential to lead a department.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- A commitment to promoting Science across the curriculum and supporting all learners.
- Hold an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered in the update service or willingness to apply for one.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive salary reflective of experience and leadership responsibilities.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process.
- Opportunities to work in supportive and progressive schools.
- Guidance through every step, from application to placement.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Head of Science role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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