Assistant Head - Head of Science

Heyford Park School 

Required for September 2023, a dynamic, experienced, and skilled leader for the role of: 

Assistant Headteacher: Head of Science L6 –L8 (£50,122- £52,659) 

This is an exciting opportunity where the successful candidates will play a significant leadership role in the future development and expansion of the school.  We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher and leader who will play a key role in driving forward our agenda for sustained excellence.   

This post will provide the ideal opportunity for an excellent candidate, with ambition and talent, to seek further promotion.  In return for you making a major contribution to further improving our already excellent standards the school will provide you with proactive support and opportunities for development. 

The responsibilities of the post are outlined in the accompanying paperwork; however, the exact details will be negotiated and be dependent on the candidate’s skills and experience as well as the needs of the school.  However, we would particularly welcome applications from candidates with an interest and experience in, raising standards of attainment, high quality curriculum design, and delivery and the strategic use of data to raise achievement. 

The successful candidates will: 

• have high level leadership skills and strategic vision, delighting in challenge 
• be a creative, strategic thinker who works well as part of a collaborative team 
• have a strong commitment to quality and sustained improvement in teaching and learning 
• be able to lead, develop, motivate and inspire others to raise standards 
• have a commitment to inclusion and maximising every child’s achievement 
• be an excellent communicator and have a desire to be innovative 

We can offer: 

• highly supportive, talented and committed students, staff and governors 
• high standards of achievement and excellent value added at all key stages 
• a caring and inclusive school that nurtures the development of all 
• professional development and support for further career progression 

Heyford Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post is therefore subject to all the standard safeguarding checks.  

The closing date for applications will be 12.00pm on Monday 29th May.  Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 30th May. 

For more information, please contact Mr Andrew Binnington – Head of School: Secondary on abinnington@heyfordparkschool.org