Head of Science Faculty

The school is seeking to appoint a passionate Science educator as Head of Faculty from January 2026. This role involves leading the successful faculty, shaping the curriculum, and driving outstanding outcomes across KS3, KS4, and KS5. The successful candidate will set a vision for Science, ensuring high teaching standards and student engagement. They will be responsible for curriculum development, staff leadership, and promoting a collaborative environment. Applicants must demonstrate high expectations and a commitment to raising student achievement. The school prioritises safeguarding and requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check for all successful candidates.

REPORTS TO: Deputy Headteacher

PAY SCALE: MPS/UPS (inner London) + TLR 1D (£16,549)

We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner from January 2026 to lead our successful faculty and drive outstanding outcomes across KS3, KS4 and KS5. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Science educator to shape curriculum, lead a talented team, and play a key role in our school’s strategic development.

As Head of Faculty, you will set the vision for Science, ensuring high standards of teaching, achievement and engagement. You will be responsible for curriculum development, staff leadership, and student progress—bringing energy, innovation, and expertise to the role.

We would welcome a team player who is keen to work collaboratively and contribute to a strong ethos of sharing good practice, resources and ideas. High expectations underpin all that we do, therefore we are seeking applicants who are forward thinking, flexible and committed to raising students’ achievement.

 CFGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Application Process

Application details are available on our website:

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Please complete our online application form, including a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides A4 in size 11 font addressing the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 9.00am Friday 12th September

Interview date: W/C 22nd September 2025

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.