Head of Science

Organisation: Kingstone Academy Trust

Location: Kingstone High School, Kingstone, Herefordshire

Closing Date:  1^st May

Interview: week commencing 5^th May

Salary Scale: This post comes with a TLR2b

Required for: September 2025

Kingstone High School has an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, dedicated and experienced Teacher of Science to lead our Science Faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher looking to move into the next stage of their professional development. You will be joining an enthusiastic, committed and creative team who work hard to engage, challenge and support each individual student.

The faculty currently consists of six teachers.   The successful applicant will be a talented practitioner, as the role will have a teaching commitment alongside the leadership role.  Resources are excellent within the faculty. You will be joining a supportive staff team committed to promoting enjoyment and high achievement for all of our students. Find out more about our science curriculum on our website https://www.kingstonehighschool.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/our-curriculum-offer/science

The school has a proven track record of developing ambitious and capable professionals with several staff currently on different strands of the NPQ programme. Therefore, if you have ambition, high expectations and an ability to inspire, enthuse and challenge both staff and students to raise standards of achievement at all levels we would like to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

• A school with a strong commitment to your professional development

• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all

• The opportunity to work in a staff team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated

• A school where staff wellbeing is a priority 

 KHS is an 11 to 16 school, part of Kingstone Academy Trust, which also includes Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School, and we are located in a beautiful setting 5 miles south west of Hereford serving a large rural catchment area.

 Please apply via My New Term or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Sally Spreckley on 01981 250224 or sspreckley@kingstoneacademy.co.uk

 Kingstone Academy Trust reserves the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date should a successful candidate/s be identified.

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/or children will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.