Head of Science
The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April/September 2026
Closing date
12 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS TLR T1b £12,523
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS TLR T1b £12,523
Head of Science job summary
Head of Science
Required April/September 2026 Full-time
MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
TLR T1b £12,523
‘Pupils achieve highly at this stunning school’ - Ofsted, May 2023
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is seeking an outstanding and passionate Head of Science to lead our committed team and drive the continued improvement of science teaching and learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, forward-thinking leader to make a significant impact in a highly ambitious, vibrant and high performing department working and collaborating with a dedicated and talented team of practitioners to instill a love of Science in all students.
What we are looking for:
An excellent classroom practitioner
A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to effectively lead a team within the department
An individual who works well with staff and students alike
Strong classroom management skills
Knowledge and experience of teaching across KS3, 4 & 5
An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
An individual keen to join our TBSHS community and work to develop young people into successful citizens.
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment
A department made up of 11 modern, spacious laboratories equipped with the latest touchscreen technology
A large, dedicated Science prep room
Mentoring and high-level training - we are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all-round experience whilst completing their induction, as well as develop future and current leaders.
NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential
Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.
Staff training days to support staff CPD
A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and a large All-Weather Pitch suitable for both football and rugby.
Personally:
Competitive salary
Generous pension benefits
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
Free school lunch every day
Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Free on-site secure parking for every employee
20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
Annual Flu jabs (free)
Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at school.
Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1280 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 137 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school just over a year ago. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.
Our vast list of extra-curricular activities and trips means students engage positively with school and represent our values with pride. Staff turnover is low, as they feel well-supported and enjoy working here, with many choosing the school for their own children.
The department runs multiple A-Level classes in each of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science, and an ability to teach one of those to A-Level would be expected of the successful candidate. Students routinely make excellent progress at GCSE and A-Level across each of the various courses and there is a strong track-record of large numbers of students going on to study science-related courses at university.
Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. Whilst technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if AI is used substantially, the application may be disregarded.
(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply). Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please visit our website www.tbshs.org/vacancies and apply via MyNewTerm by clicking this link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/117577/EDV-2026-BSHS-90389
Applications by CV will not be accepted.
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
Applications by: Midday, Thursday 12 March 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 16 March 2026
The Bishop’s Stortford High School, Beaumont Avenue, Bishop’s Stortford. CM23 4SH
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Commitment to safeguarding
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Bishop's Stortford High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bishop's Stortford High School website
Educating approximately 1200 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a large co-educational sixth form, of which a third are female students.
The school prides itself on being an academic school built on traditional principles and high standards, within a Christian ethos, which is reflected in excellent results. In March 2017 Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding in every category with their report, highlighting the many strengths and the great opportunities provided.
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