Head of Biology

We wish to appoint a dedicated and committed Head of Department for Biology to play a key role in the next phase of our development from a Good to Outstanding School.

Haggerston School was judged ‘good’ by OFSTED in December 2022. The OFSTED report noted: “Staff feel well supported and have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities.”

   We are looking to appoint an inspiring leader to: 

• Provide professional leadership and management of the Science (Biology)department;
• To support and develop teaching staff and to hold them accountable for students’ progress; 
• To lead, develop and manage the Science (Biology) department to improve standards of learning and raise achievement of students. 

    We can offer you:

• children and young people who are eager to learn and progress
• staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
• an excellent physical environment recently refurbished
• a school committed to your professional development 
• work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated

If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.

Application closing date: 9am on Monday 27th January 2025

Interview and Assessment Date: We will review applications on an on-going basis and recruitment may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. 

 We are a diverse community. committed to equality, and welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. Haggerston School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.