What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Head of Science. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the Science Teaching team.
At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.
We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Job Description
We pride ourselves on having a team of excellent staff and as we look to September 2025 and the continued growth of our school including our first year 13 cohort, we want to continue to add to our fantastic team. We are looking for a Head of Science. The successful candidate needs to be an excellent teacher with a passion for their subject and wider education, as well as having a proven track record of excellent exam results and outcomes.
Job Purpose
• Undertake the following responsibilities as a teacher with a particular teaching and learning responsibility as Head of Department, being accountable for both staff and student development and performance with regard to that responsibility
• To contribute to the well-being and development of the school including the supervision of students and the guidance of teachers
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum areas as appropriate
• To be passionate about their subject area
• To show enthusiasm and have the experience of leading initiatives within the department
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
• Present regularly to SLT on their findings and next steps for their remit
Main responsibilities:
• To act as a role model and an outstanding Head of Department
• Lead on curriculum developments within the subject area and share expertise within the department
• Quality assure provision to ensure the highest standards
• Share best practice in subject meetings across the School and Greenshaw Learning trust
• Keep up to date with new developments in Education
• Lead improvements on outcomes and opportunities at a departmental level
• To share in the responsibility for, and commitment to, the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being and discipline of all students
• Ensuring the curriculum planning necessary; incorporating whole school policies, contributing relevant units/components to other school syllabuses, as may be required
• Encouraging the selection of suitable teaching and learning styles, materials and subject matter in providing a differentiated approach to students
• Encouraging team members to keep abreast if developments in their subject areas
• Monitor and analyse the academic performance of students on an ongoing basis
• Devise and implement appropriate revision/intervention strategies
• Complete all self-evaluation documentation, in particular data analysis of student performance at KS3, KS4 and Post-16 as part of the whole school self-evaluation process
• To perform particular assigned duties at the reasonable direction of the school Headteacher or their designated representatives
• regular team meetings for briefing, consultation, sharing of good practice and training
• To provide subject information and an additional link with parents/carers and others in relation to work in your area
• To support the effective induction for new staff and trainees (if applicable)
You will need:
• Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
• Evidence of independent personal developments and wide reading of the latest research
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Experience of holding a position of responsibility
• Commitment to own self development
• Evidence of excellent impact on outcomes over a period of time
• Experience and Leadership development/training in Sociology, Psychology, Politics or Economics
• Evidence of a positive impact on outcomes
• Leading colleagues to support improving outcomes
• Leading initiatives beyond your own subject
• Evidence of conducting lesson drop ins and coaching colleagues
• Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 5
• Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject that seeks to promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
• A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
• Demonstrate a commitment to following the school’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment
• Good classroom management
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
• Commitment to high standards and expectations
• High levels of professional integrity
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.