Head of Science

Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR + additional Lift Schools benefits+ Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme TPS + Additional Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

An exciting opportunity to lead and shape Sciences

Lift Greenwood is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Sciences to lead and develop all Sciences, Computer Science, and vocational pathways, including BTEC Tech Awards in Health & Social Care and Child Development, across the school. This is a genuine opportunity to shape curriculum, provision, and outcomes across a broad and important faculty, inspiring students through high-quality teaching and applied learning.

This role is ideal for an experienced science teacher or current middle leader ready to take the next step in faculty leadership.

Your New School

Lift Greenwood is part of Lift Schools, an ambitious multi-academy trust of 58 schools, including 10 across the Midlands. Lift Schools is committed to excellent professional development and clear career progression.

Under the leadership of Daniel Opoku, Lift Greenwood is a progressive secondary school with a clear and ambitious vision. Since his appointment, Daniel has established strong foundations and is committed to ensuring Greenwood becomes one of the best schools in the country by 2030.

The school has a strong sense of community, fosters positive relationships, and is committed to ensuring every pupil is supported to succeed.

Your New Role

As Head of Sciences, you will lead all Sciences, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, and Child Development, setting a clear vision for an ambitious, inclusive, and engaging curriculum across the faculty.

You will oversee both GCSE and vocational pathways, including BTEC Tech Awards provision, ensuring strong outcomes and clear progression routes for all learners. You will lead a team of approximately 10 staff, providing strategic direction, coaching, and support to drive high-quality teaching and learning across the faculty.

This position also provides opportunities to contribute to wider school leadership and strategic development.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You will be passionate about science education and committed to high-quality teaching and learning. You will lead, coach, and develop colleagues, bringing clarity, ambition, and strong curriculum leadership to a diverse faculty.

The successful candidate will benefit from middle leader development, including CIPD-aligned leadership training delivered through Lift Schools, as well as bespoke leadership support from Lift Greenwood.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school, please contact Sue Britland, PA to the Principal, on

Please don't wait until the closing date to apply; we will review and interview applications as we receive them.

Closing Date: 27th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.