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 teamPositive student behaviour and an inclusive school cultureA clear commitment to staff development and progressionStrong academic outcomes and high expectations for all learnersYour new role As Head of Science, you will:Lead and manage the Science department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all key stagesDrive student outcomes through effective curriculum planning, assessment, and intervention strategiesSupport, coach and develop a team of teachers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing cultureContribute to whole-school improvement as a key member of the middle leadership teamPromote a passion for science through an engaging and inclusive curriculumWhat you''ll need to succeed We are looking for:A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with strong subject knowledge across ScienceProven experience of teaching Science to GCSE (A Level experience desirable)Previous leadership experience or a readiness to step into a leadership roleA