Job Description

Employer
The Beacon School
Location
Banstead, Surrey
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPR/UPR (Fringe) plus TLR2
Posted
12th May 2025
Expires
26th May 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
1st September 2025
Job ID
1484584
Job Reference
TBSHOS0525


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We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Science to lead our dynamic team on a temporary basis for maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Science department and inspire students to develop a passion for the subject.

Your opportunity

The science faculty is in strong position to make even greater improvements than in recent years, with new leadership and a new vision in place to help students get the best from their lessons. The faculty has a collaborative approach to development, valuing each other's skills, interests and experiences as well as working alongside other science departments within trust. We are committed to ensuring our curriculum prepares students for studying science beyond GCSE and to upskill them to be objective and formulate conclusions about the world around them. Practical science is at the heart of our curriculum and we are proud to offer a wide range of practical experiences to students, in lessons and in our popular STEM club.

What we are looking for

You will be:

An inspiring and dynamic Head of Science The ability to lead and further develop these key areas of our curriculum An excellent classroom practitioner. An effective leader with high standards of communication and interpersonal skills. Be actively involved in providing extra-curricular opportunities. Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.


We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues' excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Why work at The Beacon School

You will:


Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff Teach students who want to learn Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty Have access to an excellent programme of CPD Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 43 GLF Schools Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching

There is a large range of extra-curricular activities and visits to become involved with and a strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish


Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date:

September or October 2025

Salary:

MPR/UPR (Fringe) plus TLR2

Contract:

Temporary and Full-Time

Closing Date:

Monday 26th May at 11.59pm

Interview Date:

TBC




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.