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Head of GCSE Combined Science

1 month ago


Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Highfields School Full time

We wish to appoint an innovative and highly motivated teacher to lead and manage the development of the curriculum for Combined Science GCSE, Foundation Tier.

The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner who has the passion and creativity to further develop an outstanding curriculum that will enthuse students to enjoy and achieve in Science. They will have effective communication skills and an outstanding commitment to ensuring that Science is relevant and engaging to all students. They will manage a large group of experienced Science staff, building upon recent developments in teaching and learning for Combined Foundation students.

This post is suitable for an experienced middle leader or an ambitious and talented teacher looking to take on their first Head of Department role.

As a department we offer:

A comprehensive and personalised induction programmeExperienced and supportive staffA creative and collaborative working environmentOpportunity to teach from KS3 to A LevelHigh proportion of students in GCSE Single Sciences and A LevelExcellent student progress and resultsExceptional facilities for practical/experimental lessonsStrong budgets to support experimental classroom practice


As a school we offer:

A vibrant and exciting comprehensive school which is culturally and ethnically diverseExcellent examination resultsOutstanding student progressWell behaved students who are eager to learnSupportive parents who want the best for their childrenA large Sixth FormModern and stimulating teaching facilitiesExcellent CPD opportunities at all levels


To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mr A Frost: Assistant Headteacher, Head of Science Learning School - afrost@hswv.co.uk


Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 23rd May 2024


Highfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and 2 very good references


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