💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Science

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Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
📍 Wanstead, Greater London, United Kingdom
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Location
Wanstead, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 18, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Your new company
Hays Education are working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in East London to recruit an ambitious and experienced Head of Science.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a passionate practitioner to lead a committed department and drive continued improvement across Key Stages 3-5.

This is a well-regarded, Ofsted-rated 'Good' secondary school with a strong focus on achievement and continuous improvement. The school benefits from:

A supportive and experienced senior leadership team
Positive student behaviour and an inclusive school culture
A clear commitment to staff development and progression
Strong academic outcomes and high expectations for all learners
Your new role
As Head of Science, you will:

Lead and manage the Science department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages
Drive student outcomes through effective curriculum planning, assessment, and interven...