Head of Science

Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  30 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £44,817.00 - £62,251.00 Annually (FTE) Up to £62,251 (Main or Upper Pay Scale £31,650 - £49,084 + TLR 1B £13,167)

Head of Science job summary

HEAD OF SCIENCE

Up to £62,241 pa

(Main or Upper Pay Scale £31,650 to £49,084 + TLR Level 1B, £13,167)

Start September 2025

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, all ability, single sex school with over 1,300 students on roll. In collaboration with our partner schools, we have a mixed sixth form. Our history stretches back nearly 400 years, but we embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students, who are well equipped for life beyond school.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the HBS team as head of our successful science department.The science team consists of 13 committed teachers and 3 dedicated Science Technicians who are constantly striving for excellence. We are looking for an outstanding teacher of science who has the requisite management skills to lead this large and specialist team.

With 13 well-equipped laboratories, and a supportive team, science subjects are popular choices at A Level. We currently have ten 6th form classes and significant positive progress at GCSE: Biology +0.84, Chemistry +0.43, Physics +0.75 and Combined Science +0.83.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is currently a successful second in Science or Head of Biology / Chemistry / Physics to take the next step in their career. Equally this post would suit a more experienced Head of Science.

The successful candidate will be ambitious, dynamic, have a passion for their subject and the ability to motivate all students and to bring new ideas as the school builds on its excellent status. Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome.

What can HBS offer you?

• A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
• A dedicated, well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto “Per Ardua Ad Alta” – Striving for Excellence
• Generous employer contribution to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings
• A full school induction and a Middle Leader training programme
• An SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of staff/students in the school

Application deadline: 9am on Wednesday 30th April 2025

Interviews: w/c 5th May 2025

Applications should be submitted via My New Term

Further information on our school can be found on the school website https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

Link to the HBS Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

Commitment to safeguarding

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

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About Hitchin Boys' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1317 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hitchin Boys' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hitchin-boys-school

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.

Following Ofsted's visit to Hitchin Boys' School in September 2021, we were delighted to announce that we have once again received top marks by retaining the judgement of ‘Outstanding’.

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