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Head of Science

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Required for September 2025

Kingstone High School has an excellent 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 information 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.

Kingstone Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. 

For more information contact

To apply please visit My New Term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137073/EDV-2025-KHS-51718

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.

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.