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Head of Science Faculty

Haydon School, Eastcote, Hillingdon

Head of Science Faculty

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Haydon School, Eastcote, Hillingdon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 4 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 3d98dd3d373b417994f7d49e71f9704b

Location ref: Eastcote, Hillingdon

Full Job Description

  • All teaching staff get a laptop;
  • Two-week October half-term holiday;
  • More generous upper pay scale;
  • Automatic pay progression up the main teaching pay scale;
  • High potential for career progression;
  • Department offices;
  • Only one directed meeting per week;
  • Meeting free weeks spaced out throughout the year and an encouragement to leave work early;
  • Flexible personalised CPD programme;
  • Subsidies for appropriate academic studies;
  • Discounted on site nursery places;
  • Staff social events;
  • Free on site flu vaccinations;
  • Long service award -Enjoy a well deserved day off with full pay during term time;
  • Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling;
  • Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters;
  • Flexible working opportunities. Approx. 20% of teachers are part-time.
  • Family friendly Leave of Absence policy;
  • Balanced and well planned calendar - deadlines and parents evenings are well spaced out;
  • Only three data drops per year group per year and no written reports;
  • Email curfew (no evening, weekend and holiday emails);
  • Wide variety of extracurricular activities;
  • Opportunity to accompany students on trips in UK and abroad;
  • Working area in staff room with computers and printers;
  • Ample car parking on site;
  • Free tea and coffee;
  • Photocopiers in all subject areas;
  • Use of apps to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. Bromcom, SAMpeople, Google Drive;
  • Centralised data analysis department;
  • Support with exams - the school will pay exam fees and allow the exam to be taken at the school;
  • Receipt of personal deliveries to school;
  • Well-being awareness days;
  • Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work;
  • ECTs all have a subject specialist mentor and a teacher buddy;
  • Annual staff survey
  • Sabbatical and career break leave policy;
  • Staff garden;
  • Access to a well-equipped gym;
  • Non graded lesson observations;
  • Discounted membership at nearby Gym and Leisure Centre;
  • Opportunity to lead whole school projects;
  • Governor afternoon tea events for staff feedback
    • We have a very large sixth form and encourage our staff to teach to A-level.

  • Proven leadership experience within a secondary school setting, with a track record of impact and improvement
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
  • Strong subject and curriculum knowledge, with a clear commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
  • The ability to lead, develop and support staff effectively, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
  • A strategic and forward-thinking approach to school improvement and educational excellence
  • High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professionalism in a demanding environment
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • A commitment to inclusion, ensuring all students are supported to achieve their full potential
  • A passion for education and a commitment to the ethos and values of Haydon School

    To find out why we're so proud of Haydon School, visit our website now: https://www.haydonschool.com/ or check us out on twitter @HaydonSchool
    • Haydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. To promote a safe environment for students, Haydon School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and regular volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.

    Haydon School is a large, welcoming and creative secondary school in North West London, proudly judged as a good school by OFSTED. We are a vibrant and ambitious learning community, committed to securing the highest standards of achievement and personal development for all students. We are now seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Head of Science Faculty to join our dedicated science team and contribute to the continued success and ongoing improvement of the school. What we can offer :
  • A welcoming, inclusive, and highly supportive school community
  • A strong and experienced leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on whole-school improvement and student outcomes
  • High-quality professional development and clear leadership progression opportunities
  • A collaborative culture where innovation, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged and valued
  • Motivated and aspirational students who are eager to learn and achieve
  • A well-resourced school environment that supports effective teaching and leadership
  • A commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives
  • Excellent opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of specialisms and leadership areas

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/head-of-science-faculty-127690148