Are you passionate about the sciences and how to engage young people so they achieve their very best? Are you ambitious and do you enjoy working with others to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning?

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Head of Faculty to lead this highly committed, experienced and hard-working faculty.  Within the faculty we have a Head of Biology and a Head of Physics working alongside key stage co-ordinators. The successful candidate will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of all three sciences to enable the highest levels of student progress and attainment. 

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher with management experience.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range including A Level and must have proven success across the key stages.  The sciences are a very popular A Level choices and a significant number of our students progress to science-based courses at university.

Our Science Faculty is well resourced with suites of laboratories, preparation rooms and specialist technicians.   As a school with a specialism in science, you will have access to a range of exciting activities and wider STEM initiatives.  The successful candidate will want to bring their passion and enthusiasm for science to encourage, motivate and engage our students and continue to raise standards in this high performing faculty.

Staff morale is high at Great Baddow High School; we have an excellent induction programme and a commitment to professional development for all staff. All teaching staff are provided with a laptop and ongoing CPD.

Our oversubscribed school once again achieved a ‘GOOD’ rating in its Ofsted inspection in June 2022 and we have a commitment to supporting students in developing as well-rounded individuals as well as achieving their academic potential.

Great Baddow High School is very well thought of locally.  Our motto, which translates as ‘always striving for higher things’ encapsulates our vision for our students and staff.

Pre-application visits are warmly encouraged particularly during the working day in order to view our students and teachers working together in well-equipped, specialist classrooms, using modern technologies and resources.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Please apply using the application form and sending it to yd@gbhs.co.uk, to arrange a visit please contact Yvette DeFeo, HR Manager on 01245 265821 please leave your name, address, telephone number and email details.   

Required September 2026

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 13 May 2026