Head of Science for August 2026
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About the Role
The Aquila School (International Schools Partnership) is seeking a Head of Science to lead and manage the secondary science faculty starting August 2026. The role involves ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, leading curriculum development, and fostering a positive school culture.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the secondary science faculty
- Ensure children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through ‘amazing learning’
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and families
- Have a positive impact on the work of the whole school including liaison with primary / FS
- Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring children are actively learning
- Lead extra curricular activities, participate and lead staff training, contribute to the school community
- Use data and analysis to review and adapt the curriculum/lessons to ensure pupils have high achievement
- Lead CPD for all members of the school community
- Ensure the curriculum is inclusive and learner led, taking into account cultural heritage
- Communicate with families about learning and other issues related to school
Requirements
- Credible leader with a range of teaching and leadership experience
- Able to lead learning so that lessons are engaging and relevant, enabling every child to make as much progress as possible
- Able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
- Able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive
- Passion and skill to raise the status of teaching and learning in science
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Job Description for Head of Science
- The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks.
Key Qualities and Skills
- To be a credible leader with a range of teaching and leadership experience
- To be able to lead learning so that lessons are engaging and relevant, enabling every child to make as much progress as possible
- To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
- To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive
- Passion and skill to raise the status of teaching and learning in science
Core Purposes
- To lead and manage the secondary science faculty
- To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through ‘amazing learning’
- To work collaboratively with colleagues and families
- To have a positive impact on the work of the whole school including liaison with primary / FS
Key Duties Include
- Ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
- Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson
- Ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
- Lead extra curricular activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
- Comply with agreed policies and Aquila Ways
- Actively engage with the school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities
- Actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
- Ensure teaching and learning are of the highest standard and personalised to meet individual needs and the phase meets the school’s challenging targets for progress and attainment
- Use data and analysis to review and adapt the curriculum/lessons to ensure pupils have high achievement
- Lead CPD for all members of the school community
- Ensure the school maintains a positive and respectful ethos
- Ensure the curriculum is inclusive and learner led, taking into account the cultural heritage of the school community and the local region
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