Head of Science

Head of Science

Key Details

• Position: Head of Science
• Location: Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR

The Role
A secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced and driven Head of Science to lead their department from September 2026 on a permanent basis.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving standards across the Science department and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning at all levels. You will oversee the delivery of Science across KS3 and KS4, with responsibility for curriculum planning, staff development, and student outcomes.
The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping departmental strategy, improving attainment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will also support and develop teaching staff, ensuring consistency and high expectations across the team.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold a degree-level qualification and QTS
• Have experience teaching Science to GCSE standard
• Demonstrate a track record of sustained high attainment and achievement
• Be confident in leading, coaching, and motivating colleagues
• Show innovation and creativity in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Have the ability to drive departmental improvement and strategic development

The School
The school offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment with a strong leadership team and a clear focus on raising standards. The Science department is well-resourced and plays a key role in whole-school success, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader ready to make a real impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Science Teacher or current middle leader ready to step into a Head of Science role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering a competitive salary with TLR responsibility and clear progression.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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.