Head of Science

Salary: £51,057 - £56,358 FTE

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher

Responsible for: Line Management of Science Teachers and Science Technicians

The role 

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the leadership of our science department. You should be an excellent practitioner, able to teach across the range of sciences, as well as having a specialism in one area of science. This is a key role in the school and will build on the excellent progress the science department has made over recent years. This is an opportunity to lead and support the science department in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons to students of all abilities and to shape the direction of science in the school. Key to this leadership must be the passion to inspire a love of science with a strong focus on practicals.  We have a good proportion of GCSE students who excel in science, are high performing students, and the aim is to offer triple science for them in the future.

The Candidate 

We are seeking a candidate who will be ambitious for our students who is keen to take the next step on the career ladder. A passion for influencing curriculum design and innovative practice, and for identifying and developing student potential is key. A keen desire to make a difference and a belief that a good school can and does make a significant difference to students' life chances and achievement, including the wider skills needed in life.

You will:

• have a passion for Science which is evident in your teaching
• demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver inspirational learning experiences for students
• have an understanding of how to promote effective and inclusive teaching and learning
• be able to evidence success in raising student achievement across a broad range of abilities through successful assessment, monitoring and evaluation of student progress, and the range of strategies that could be used to address underachievement
• possess good communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• demonstrate a strong desire to undertake Continuing Professional Development to inform teaching   

We would welcome an application from you if you feel that you are the dynamic and passionate Head of Science that we are looking for and we look forward to receiving your application.

The Science Department 

The Science Department The Science department is a strong and improving department; teachers and leaders have worked tirelessly to drive up standards of achievement and attainment. The department comprises a Head of Department and four main scale teachers. They are a cohesive team and have a strong command of their subject. Science is enjoyed by students, as are the STEM days working with companies such as McLaren. Students currently study combined science, however the amin is to move to offering Triple science for our most able scientists. The department is housed in five well equipped laboratories. All rooms are equipped with Smart interactive white boards and all staff have a laptop or Chromebook. The department is supported by two highly skilled science technicians who provide all practical equipment for the teachers.

Our School

Bohunt Farnborough is a vibrant and truly comprehensive school that supports the development of the whole child and celebrates success in the widest sense.  It has a reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong traditional values, exceptional pastoral care and high academic expectations. . You will play a key role within a  passionate, loyal and talented team of leaders, teachers and support staff, utterly committed to making Bohunt Farnborough the school of choice within its community.  

Bohunt Farnborough is also a school on the move. You will be joining us at the best possible time, with the school having recently joined Bohunt Education Trust, an outstanding multi-academy trust, deeply committed to the development and support of its school teams.  As a leader, you will benefit from being part of a trust-wide admin team, professional networks, exceptional support and CPD.

We acknowledge that we are on a journey of improvement, which is well underway and are looking for dedicated staff who wish to play a part in the improvement of the whole school. This is a team approach and it is often commented on about how warm and welcoming staff are, and how well supported they feel.  We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can build good relationships and is a good communicator. We welcome applications from those that are interested in a career in teaching but require school-based experience or people who are keen to have a rewarding job working with students. We are committed to becoming a great school and our ethos of ‘Enjoy; Respect; Achieve’ applies equally to staff and students. 

We Offer

• A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership Academy
• Robus focus on staff wellbeing 
• The opportunity to make a difference
• Dedicated co-planning time during the school day to support your workload
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression

Details and an application form can be found on our website: www.fernhill.hants.sch.uk/joining-us/staff-vacancies  

Please email applications to Cindy Reynolds, PA to the Headteacher creynolds@bohuntfarnborough.com 

Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and

young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are

encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation,

pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s policies and procedures. 

Appointments will be made subject to pre employment checks, receipt of satisfactory

references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.