Head of Faculty – Science & Maths

 £63,762 - £66,145 Per Annum • Permanent • Required from September 2026

Long Road Sixth Form College is a dynamic, inclusive, state coeducational sixth form college of 2800 students located in Cambridge, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for learners aged 16–19. Situated next to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the College provides a broad curriculum, offering A levels, Applied Level 3 and Level 2 Diplomas, and GCSE programmes within a vibrant learning environment. Set on a spacious 23a cre campus, the College promotes independence and wellbeing while fostering academic ambition. Students benefit from dedicated support, including approachable teaching staff and progress coaches, and regular teacherled workshops designed to reinforce learning and boost confidence. Long Road is a thriving community committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.

Long Road was judged by OFSTED to be Good or Outstanding in all five categories at its most recent inspection in February 2025.  The report highlights the college as a welcoming, inclusive, and high-achieving environment where students thrive. Inspectors praised students for their exemplary behaviour, respect for one another, and mature approach to learning. They also commended our dedicated and expert teaching staff, whose high-quality instruction ensures that students achieve excellent academic results.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, you will lead a team of motivated course team leaders, teachers and technicians and work collaboratively with colleagues across the College to ensure excellent outcomes for all our students. Our collective aim is to prepare our students to face and relish the opportunities and challenges ahead, becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society.  We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual with significant experience of teaching in the 16-19 age range, and the ability to teach on one of the following courses:

A Level Maths, A Level Physics, A Level Chemistry, A Level Env Science, A Level Biology, Applied L3 Science or Applied L3 Computing.

You will be responsible for leading a number of subject course teams, raising achievement and standards across our level 2 and level 3 provision, and enabling our students to achieve their full potential. Commencing in Autumn 2026, you will be a dynamic leader able to promote a positive and professional example to both staff and students. This role will commence at the start of the 2026/2027 Academic year (24^th August 2026) and is offered on a fulltime and permanent basis.

Long Road Sixth Form College is committed to the promotion of equality and the elimination of discrimination.  We welcome applications from all members of the community.