St Joseph's Catholic School 

“With God’s love and inspiration, we aspire and achieve excellence”

Job Title: Head of Science 

Responsible to: Headmaster

Contract: Permanent, full time

Start Date: September 2025

St Joseph's Catholic School is looking to appoint a vibrant, passionate and innovative individual with a clear vision to lead and develop the sciences across our school. You will inspire pupils, staff and parents with your knowledge and love for the sciences, providing the best possible opportunities for our pupils. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the Science department, ensuring a high standard of teaching and learning across all year groups.
• Oversee the planning, delivery, and assessment of the Science curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all learners.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
• Inspire and mentor a team of teachers, providing professional development opportunities and promoting a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement departmental and school-wide initiatives.
• Ensure effective management of resources and facilities to support the teaching of Science.
• Uphold and promote the school’s ethos and values, ensuring that all students have access to a rich, challenging, and inclusive education.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a highly motivated and visionary leader with:

• Proven experience in teaching Science at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in leading and developing a team.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage students and staff alike.
• A deep understanding of curriculum design and assessment practices in Science.
• A track record of improving pupil outcomes and promoting high standards of teaching and learning.
• A passion for Science education and a strong commitment to student success.
• A relevant teaching qualification (e.g., QTS) and a degree in a Science-related subject.

About us

St Joseph’s is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the diocese of Clifton and the county of Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued and is given the dignity due to a child of God.

Everyone in our school is here for a purpose, to learn each day and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding.

What we can offer you

• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff
• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme that includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme – allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.

Find out more and apply

You can find out more about this role and St Joseph's Catholic School by downloading our recruitment pack.

We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school prior to application. Please contact Mrs K Snell our HR Officer on ksn@sjcs.org.uk or 01722 335380.

Please complete our online application via MyNewTerm. CV's will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 21st April 2025

Interview date: Friday 25th April 2025

Start Date: September 2025

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.