Faculty Leader of Science

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Faculty Leader of Science. You will have the drive and skills to raise standards and encourage pupils to develop a love of learning in Science. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader ready to take the next step in their career. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. If you believe you have the enthusiasm and ability to contribute to our vibrant school community, we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will: 

·        Have recent and relevant professional development 

·        Have excellent leadership, organisational and management skills  

·        Demonstrate experience of building success and managing/implementing change  

·        Show commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for staff and pupils alike and builds on our current Ofsted rating  

In return, we can offer you:  

A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first 

A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your

professional development and personal wellbeing.

·        A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team  

·        Access to a wide range of CPD courses  

·        Use of a school laptop  

·        Access to the teachers’ pension scheme  

·        24 hours access to the Employee Assistance Programme  

·        A strong and supportive Governing Body  

·        Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities 

·        A well-equipped staffroom  

·        Free on-site car parking    

Found in the heart of the Hodge Hill community, we are a small secondary girl’s school with strong community values. We know and care for every pupil as an individual. We strive to meet the needs of each member of our school community, celebrating diversity and always striving for equality in our school family and the wider world. 

Our ethos encourages mutual respect and support to enable every pupil to make the greatest personal, social, and academic progress during their time with us, preparing them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. A relentless drive for the best academic progress for each individual pupil, sits comfortably alongside the wider curriculum where values education embraces citizenship, pupil voice, charity, and community work. 

Here at Hodge Hill Girls' School, we genuinely value and strive to enhance working partnerships with our families, feeder schools and our local community. This partnership is essential in raising standards and achievement, every member of our family has a role to play in raising the aspirations of all our pupils to ensure we really are "Educating Tomorrow's Women Today". 

*This role is not suitable for ECT’s* 

Application packs are available from:  https://www.hrforschools.org.uk/directory/4/current-vacancies.

We do not accept CVs; applications will only be accepted with a completed application form.

An online search will be carried out on all short-listed candidates. 

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and experience our school at first hand. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact HR Assistant Natasha Panton via email: HR@hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk