Head of Science Faculty

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Degree in a Science or a related subject

Experience

Essential

• Successful teaching of the full ability range
• Evidence of appropriate, up-to-date CPD
• High level of progress and attainment from students taught

Desirable

• Leadership experience outside of the role of classroom teacher

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• To be fully committed to change and able to adopt and promote a forward thinking and innovative approach to improvement
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Ability to teach to GCSE Grade 9
• Ability to develop an excellent Science curriculum
• Ability to inspire and liaise with colleagues across the school to promote the Department

• Able to demonstrate excellent classroom management
• Clear commitment to excellent assessment and feedback
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to relate extremely well to students, colleagues and parents / carers and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use ICT to support learning
• Ability to engage, inspire and foster a love of Science
• Strong vision for excellence in Science
• Successful involvement in enrichment activities in Science

Crispin’s Values and Ethos

Essential

• Value the contribution that each individual brings to the school community
• Respect and value diversity and promote equality
• Promote and model mutual respect
• Commitment to the importance of coaching and restorative justice
• Commitment to inclusive education
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Person specification continued

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A passion for teaching Science
• Adopts a collegiate and collaborative approach to leadership
• Willingness to constructively challenge the work of self and others to continually improve own and team performance
• Seeks to work collaboratively to resolve conflict
• Enthusiasm to support young people to develop intellectually and personally
• A strong commitment to ongoing professional development
• Resilience
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• The ability to speak fluent English
• To be calm under pressure
• Highly organised

Desirable

• Potential for future promotion
• Possess a good sense of humour

TLR 1b (£12036) (Pay award pending 01 September 2025)