Head of Science Faculty
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to take on the leadership of the Sciences Faculty within the Leys. This is an exciting role, designed to be a step between Head of Department and Senior Leadership, and part of the School’s vision to ensure we maintain outstanding education for our pupils, alongside providing excellent management and support for our colleagues. The Science Faculty at The Leys includes the Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design Technology, Physics, Psychology and Sports Science departments.
The role would suit an experienced Head of Department who is ready to extend their leadership to influence a wider number of departments. The Head of Science Faculty will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils across Years 7 to 13. They will possess the people management skills to bring the best out of other Heads of Department and the leadership and communications skills necessary to motivate and inspire colleagues across the Faculty.
The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A one-year probationary period will also apply.
The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.
If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Recruitment Team ([email protected]), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00 on 21 April 2026. Interviews will be held on 29/30 April 2026. We will review applications as they arrive and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if an early appointment is made, therefore we would encourage an early application.
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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