Assistant Head of Science

Closing date:02/02/2024 at 17:00

Job Start Date:September 2024

Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time

Key Stage:KS3/KS4

Salary Type:MPR / UPR

Salary Details:£30,000 - £41,333/ £43,266 - £46,525 (as appropriate) - TLR2b £5,355. Requests for part-time hours/ an earlier start date will be considered.

Hours of Work:Full-time

Location of Role:The Hamble School

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic leader who has high expectations and continuously strives for the best outcomes. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School during a period of rapid improvement and change. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1170 students and are looking to expand our staffing further.

The Science Department consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff. It is well-resourced with a number of newly refurbished specialist classrooms within the Science building. Our aim is to deliver an inspiring and challenging curriculum which includes practical lessons, real-life Science experiences and the development of key Science skills. We work closely with ExxonMobil and University Hospital Southampton to deliver engaging talks and programmes as well as offering trips and visits to Science related industries. 

We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Head of Science from September 2024, who has the drive and commitment to improve outcomes. We are also looking for a leader who is solution-focussed, has a ‘can do’ attitude and is able to work alongside our Head of Science and the wider Science Team This is an opportunity for a new or experienced Middle Leader to join the school at a very exciting time.

In return, we can offer you:

• a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• An internal Middle Leader and ELT programmes are available and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL, have strong ties with local school consortia and we support staff to complete NPQs);
• personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
• a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free. Access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
• the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre which is based directly next to the school;
• free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher.

For further details and how to apply please visit the school website www.thehambleschool.co.uk, click on ‘Our School’ and ‘Vacancies’.