Head of Science
Capital School Bahrain
Bahrain
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 17 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2026
Job overview
Head of Science
Capital School Bahrain
Bahrain | International British Curriculum School
Salary: Competitive international package
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Fixed term (renewable)
Suitable for: Experienced leaders / aspiring leaders
Start date: ASAP (September start considered for the right candidate)
Job Overview
Capital School Bahrain is seeking to appoint an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Science to lead and develop our Science department across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a strategic focus on strengthening provision and preparing for continued growth at A-Level.
This role is central to driving high standards in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, ensuring strong outcomes at IGCSE and building capacity for post-16 success. The successful candidate will be an established Head of Science or an experienced Deputy Head of Science with demonstrable A-Level teaching experience and departmental leadership capability.
About the School
Capital School Bahrain is a growing, co-educational British curriculum school delivering the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Secondary. The school serves a diverse international community and benefits from expanding facilities and a clear strategic direction, including the development of Sixth Form provision.
We are committed to:
High expectations and academic excellence
Strong relationships with students and parents
UK-trained teaching staff
Professional collaboration and staff development
Continuous school improvement
The Role
The Head of Science will:
Lead and manage the Science department, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Drive curriculum planning, sequencing, and assessment from KS3 through KS5
Ensure consistently high-quality teaching and learning across all Science disciplines
Use assessment and performance data to raise attainment and progress
Lead preparation, delivery, and development of IGCSE and A-Level Science courses
Line manage Science staff and support professional development and coaching
Oversee practical science provision, including health and safety compliance
Contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and leadership initiatives
Person Specification
Essential
Qualified teacher status in a Science specialism (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Strong subject knowledge across the Science curriculum
Proven experience teaching A-Level Science
Previous experience as a Head of Science or Deputy Head of Science
Experience delivering the English National Curriculum and IGCSE specifications
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Desirable
Experience in an international or British overseas school
Experience leading curriculum development or examination outcomes improvement
Commitment to inclusive practice, innovation, and continuous professional development
Why Join Capital School Bahrain?
Opportunity to lead Science in a growing British curriculum school
Strategic involvement in Sixth Form and A-Level development
Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Strong professional learning culture and leadership opportunities
Safeguarding Statement
Capital School Bahrain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to rigorous safer recruitment procedures, including the provision of satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and employment history, and an enhanced police or criminal background check from the applicant’s country of residence and/or previous countries of employment. Successful applicants will be required to comply with the school’s safeguarding policies and child protection procedures.
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About Capital School Bahrain
Welcome to our vibrant and growing school, located in the heart of Bahrain! Easily accessible from all corners of the island, our school is quickly gaining recognition and becoming a strong competitor to other local English curriculum schools. Now in our 10th year, we've evolved from a small primary school into a thriving, dynamic campus that serves over 1200 students from Nursery to Year 11, with a dedicated team of 200 staff members.
Our purpose-built school has everything you would expect a modern school to have creating an ideal learning environment for our students. We follow the English National Curriculum, and most of our talented teachers are UK-trained, bringing their expertise and passion to the classroom. Whether you're a newly qualified teacher or have over 20 years of experience, we offer a supportive and nurturing environment for staff to grow and thrive.
Our school boasts a small swimming pool for our Key Stage1 learners, and we have recently renovated our multi-purpose hall to accommodate sports such as netball, volleyball, 5-a-side football, basketball and table tennis.
We will be opening or new STEAM Centre which will be ready for September 2025. This will provide our learners with state-of-the-art science labs along with technology rooms for pupils to learn in.
In September 2025 we are starting our Key Stage 5 provision, where pupils will study a range of BTECs from Applied Science to Travel and Tourism. In the following years, we will be introducing A-Levels alongside these qualifications to ensure our learners gain the best possible outcomes from our school.
We see the use of Technology and AI featuring heavily in our curriculum and we will be starting on our journey of becoming a Microsoft Incubator School. This journey will involve introducing a one: one device for our pupils which can be used as an integral part of their learning across the campus. We are in the process of becoming the first ICDL delivery centre in the Kingdom which will allow all pupils when they reach a certain point in their learning (and parents too!), to gain this qualification.
We offer a dedicated staff CPD session that occurs once a week for two hours where we look at developing our teaching practice. We work in learning communities where self-reflection is promoted and development without the worry of failure is encouraged.
I am proud to lead a passionate leadership team who care deeply about each one of our pupils and who want them to become the best versions of themselves. We would love to hear from you if these values align with yours, so you too can join us on our exciting journey!
For further information, visit our website www.capitalschoolbahrain.com
Our offer:
- Competitive salary with only 1% tax rate
- Medical Insurance for self
- Generous Housing allowance
- Support in finding accommodation and up to one week stay in a hotel on arrival into the Kingdom
- A dynamic, highly visible and strategic leadership team, who are dedicated in improving our pupils’ life chances and professionally developing our staff.
- Annual Air-Ticket for self
- Free Tuition Place for 1st child and 50% discount on additional siblings
- Purpose-built campus and facilities in a central location in Bahrain
- An enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, who are dedicated to maximise student achievement, and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
- Working within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues
- Excellent professional development - opportunities for NPQs and weekly CPD development
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