Head of Science

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Job Description

• King Edward VI School - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
• £31,650 - £49,084 plus TLR1B per annum
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7018
• Required to start September 2025

Are you passionate about leading teaching and learning in our Science department?

Do you have the skills and aptitudes necessary to lead a team of teachers who jointly aspire to deepen their passion for our craft and help students fulfil their potential?

We are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented Head of Science who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at King Edward VI School and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.

King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds ('the jewel in the crown of Suffolk'), surrounded by beautiful countryside - just over an hour by train to London, and with good links to the A14.

You will:

• be passionate about science and can inspire our students with a similar love for the subject
• be committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people
• lead and work effectively as part of a team and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values.

For more information:

Please read the Candidate Information Pack (pdf).

To find out more about us, please visit our website (www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk).

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school, these can be arranged by contacting Sarah Trueman, HR and Training Manager by emailing sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.

How to apply:

To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and complete an Application Form (docx), and return via email to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.

Closing date: 9am, 24 February 2025.

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