Head of Science

Overview

TrustEd Schools is a Shropshire multi-academy trust looking after a family of local schools, consisting of 5 secondaries and 4 primaries. We are a professional and friendly trust committed to raising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves. 

We are seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Head of Science to lead our highly successful department and play a key role in shaping the next stage of its development. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about Science education and committed to inspiring both students and colleagues. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, preparation, resourcing and delivery of the curriculum in Science.  
• Oversee the adaptation of learning to the needs of the students within the subject. 
• Lead the Science team in all aspects of teaching and learning, enabling effective and impactful lessons to be taught to students in Science. 
• Build relationships with students and colleagues and maintain positive learning and working environments 
• Lead the department assessment and recording of students’ work in line with school policy 
• Lead on the use of appropriate data to inform intervention and target setting for students 
• Manage behaviour in accordance with school policy and support the team with behaviour management within the subject 
• Act as a tutor / co-tutor for a form group, including the delivery of PSHE 
• Carry out supervision duties (e.g. at break time) in accordance with the duty rota 
• Report on student progress to parents / carers in line with school calendar 
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding 
• All other duties as reasonably directed by the Headteacher 

Salary & Other Information

Job Title: Head of Science (TLR 1.2) 

Hours: Full Time 

WPY: 39.00 

Grade and SCP: Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range 

Salary: Dependent on experience plus TLR  

Contract Type: Permanent 

Workplace: Belvidere School, Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ 

START DATE: 01/09/2026 

Location

Belvidere School
Belvidere Lane
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5RJ 

Supporting documents

• Application Form
• Head of Science Advert
• Head of Science Application Pack

Deadline and how to apply

You can send your application via:

Email to: recruitment@belvidereschool.co.uk

Post to: Mrs K Bywater, Belvidere School, Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ

You may wish to support your application with a letter of no more than two sides of A4, in place of the Further Details section on the form.

Please note, we cannot accept CVs

Additional Information

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. Belvidere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.

Job reference: HOS2026