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Head of Faculty - Science
St Paul's Way Trust School
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Source date: 10/12/2026
About this role
Easter 2027 or September 2027 | TLR 1D Why Lead Science at St Paul's Way? Joining St Paul's Way as Head of Faculty Science is an opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious and well-connected science provisions in the country. Building on our established vision of nurturing scientific thinkers and future leaders, the successful candidate will inherit a faculty that is academically strong, exceptionally well-supported and deeply connected to the wider scientific community. Our Science Faculty benefits from a unique network of partnerships with leading institutions including Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and King's College London, providing students and staff with access to world-class research, enrichment and progression opportunities. These collaborations sit alongside our renowned Science Research Centre, where students develop their scientific thinking through authentic research experiences that extend well beyond the national curriculum. The faculty also enjoys strong partnerships with the NHS and healthcare professionals, helping students gain a real understanding of careers in medicine, healthcare and scientific research. These relationships strengthen our curriculum and provide meaningful pathways for students aspiring to professions in science and medicine. Science is an exceptionally popular subject area at St Paul's Way, with a large and thriving Key Stage 5 provision. The scale of our post-16 offer provides exciting opportunities for curriculum innovation, leadership development and the cultivation of a genuinely scholarly culture throughout the faculty. A particular highlight of our enrichment programme is the annual Science Summer School, which gives students and staff the opportunity to engage with leading scientists, including Professor Brian Cox. As Head of Faculty, you will play a central role in shaping these experiences and further developing the faculty's culture of curiosity and aspiration. This programme builds on the wider enrichment offer already established within the department. The successful candidate will also benefit from an outstanding support structure. You will lead and work alongside a talented team of subject leaders across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, supported by an experienced and highly skilled team of science technicians who ensure practical science is delivered to the highest standard. This leadership capacity enables strategic thinking, collaboration and innovation while maintaining an uncompromising focus on excellent teaching and learning. For an ambitious leader, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of science education within a faculty that combines exceptional academic outcomes, sector-leading partnerships, outstanding enrichment opportunities and a shared commitment to transforming young people's life chances. We are seeking an exceptional science leader who shares our ambition for excellence and our commitment to transforming young people's life chances through education. In your application, we would particularly like to hear about: • Your track record of securing strong outcomes and raising standards across a Science department or faculty. • Your vision for delivering an ambitious, knowledge-rich science curriculum that inspires curiosity and academic excellence from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5. • Your experience of developing and leading high-performing teams, including supporting subject leaders, teachers and support staff to achieve their full potential. • Your commitment to evidence-informed practice and professional development, and how you have used this to improve teaching, learning and student outcomes. • Your experience of building partnerships that enrich the curriculum and raise aspirations, whether through universities, industry links, STEM organisations or external agencies. • Your experience of building partnerships that enrich the curriculum and raise aspirations, whether through universities, industry links, STEM organisations or external agencies. • How you would further develop opportunities for students to engage with scientific research, higher education and science-related careers, building on our established partnerships with Queen Mary University of London, King's College London, the NHS and our unique Science Summer School with Professor Brian Cox St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index ( www.sp-index.com ), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date. We do not accept applications via agencies.