Head of department jobs in United Kingdom

Head of Maths
New Barn School, West Berkshire
The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Maths to join this thriving specialist SEMH School.

Head of Chemistry
Mossbourne Community Academy, Hackney
The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the chemistry curriculum and teaching and learning of chemistry from Years 7 to 13

Head of Physics
Mossbourne Community Academy, Hackney
This role requires excellent subject knowledge and a passion for physics education. They will be highly organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’.

Head of Mathematics
Streatham and Clapham High School, Lambeth
Streatham and Clapham High School (SCHS) is looking for an exceptional and dynamic teacher to oversee the smooth running of our vibrant Mathematics department.

Head of Learning Area Science and member of Extended Leadership Team
Mossbourne Community Academy, Hackney
We are seeking an outstanding leader and science practitioner who is ready to join the Extended Leadership Team, who can lead a high-achieving Science Learning Area and continue to take the staff and students from strength to strength.

Head of History
Westminster Under School, Westminster
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced History teacher to play a key role in the continuing development and innovation of the History department at Westminster Under School.

Head of Languages
Hilden Grange School, Kent
We are now looking to recruit a dedicated and hardworking Head of Languages from September 2025. This is a part time role (0.7FTE) which will involve overseeing the running of the Languages Department as well as teaching French and Latin.

Head of Economics
St James Senior Boys' School, Surrey
Economics is central to our academic focus and development within the school, tying in all the STEM subjects. We seek an inspirational Head of Economics teacher who would be expected to teach Sixth Form.

Head of Physics
Tomlinscote School, Surrey
We are looking for an outstanding Head of Department who is enthusiastic and passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential.

Director of Learning for Humanities
Whitefield School, Barnet
This is an exciting career opportunity to lead a strong team of specialist, highly committed and enthusiastic teachers towards increased excellence.

Director of Learning Mathematics
Deyes High School, Sefton
We are seeking an exemplary Director of Learning for Mathematics to offer strategic direction, creative curriculum design and team co-construction to ensure the outcomes for all students are exceptional.

Head of Department - PE
Reddish Vale High School, Stockport
As a Head of Department for PE, you will be responsible for leading the department and teaching students the practical and theoretical aspects of PE.

Head of English
Beal High School, Redbridge
Beacon Academy Trust is currently seeking to appoint a creative Head of English to lead an exceptional department.

Head of Music for Prep School
Ibstock Place School, Wandsworth
We are seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and experienced Head of Music - Prep School to lead our music provision for pupils aged 4 to 11 at Ibstock Prep School.

Head of Department - History
Haberdashers' Borough Academy, Southwark
plan and deliver consistently high-quality lessons, modelling excellence to the team, develop all aspects of the History curriculum; working with the Director of Humanities to develop the quality of teaching in the department across all key stages;

Curriculum Leader for Music - Maternity Cover
Wolverhampton Girls' High School, Wolverhampton
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading grammar schools and offers teachers the opportunity to work with able and well-motivated students. We are seeking an inspirational, professional and dynamic teacher.

Head of Music
Twickenham Preparatory School, Hampton, Middlesex
We are seeking an inspiring Head of Music to lead the department and deliver music to pupils aged 4-13 to start at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2025.

Head of Business Studies and Economics
Cranford School, Oxfordshire
Head of Business Studies and Economics. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of achievement for all pupils and with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring practitioner.

Head of Infants
Alleyn's School, Townley Road, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU
Alleyn's Junior School is seeking an inspiring Head of Infants to lead and manage our youngest learners from Thursday 28 August 2025.

Head of Department for Modern Foreign Languages
Moseley School and Sixth Form, Birmingham
We are looking for a dynamic, passionate teacher to lead our Languages department at Moseley School and Sixth Form. Our languages department consists of a team of 5 highly skilled and dedicated teachers who all share a passion for languages!