Head of Science

Start date: August 2026

Avenor College is welcoming a knowledgeable, effective and experienced Head of Science to lead a diverse, dynamic and collaborative department that teaches in three modern, purpose built and fully resourced laboratories in a new state of the art Senior building. The Science department consists of seven Science teachers and two lab technicians, and the college offers varied opportunities for personal and professional development through a model that gives teachers voice, choice and agency.  

We currently offer two learning pathways at IGCSE: CAIE Coordinated Science (Double Award), or CAIE Separate Sciences (Triple Award). Our Key Stage 3 provision follows the UK National curriculum through an in-house scheme of work, with a focus on developing investigative skills. At AS and A Level, students can choose to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics following the Cambridge International Curriculum. 

The full description of an Avenor Head of Department can be found here.

We welcome applicants who are able: 

  • Articulate how a department vision can be aligned to the school vision;
  • Explain how they will ensure that teachers, students and parents understand the purpose and direction of the department;
  • Give examples on how they would provide leadership to teachers within their department, developing amongst them a culture of engagement, ambition, openness, integrity and a sense of involvement as part of an academic community;
  • Have deep and flexible subject knowledge to design and facilitate learning of at least two of the sciences to IGCSE and at least one at A Level;
  • Are qualified Science teachers;
  • Know how students learn, motivating and challenging them by creating a stimulating learning experience;
  • Use the scientific cycle of inquiry to develop investigation skills of students in all year groups;
  • Lead the development by updating schemes of work and collaborating with leaders of other subjects to ensure horizontal articulation of the curriculum;
  • Offer opportunities for learning Science outside the curriculum time, through contributing to our strong co-curricular offer;
  • Be fluent in English;
  • Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues;
  • Respect, adhere to and model the Avenor values.

We value the following dispositions and would hope that you:

  • Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues; 
  • Are a good team player and good team builder; 
  • Listen actively; 
  • Are fair and consistent;
  • Have a positive outlook and be a good role model who leads by personal example;
  • Are inclusive and committed to intercultural learning;
  • Work effectively; being organised and prepared, with a high degree of resilience;
  • Live a healthy life;
  • Have interest and commitment to your own personal and professional development;
  • Love what you do, show it, and model being a life long learner.

We offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package;
  • An initial two-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter;
  • A rich staff well-being programme;
  • Professional learning and development opportunities;
  • Opportunities to organise and deliver adult learning;
  • Be part of a community of learners, where we support each other and grow together.

Application process:

  • Please send your complete resume/CV either through this TES application or by emailing hr@avenor.ro; 
  • Include a cover letter where you outline your educational beliefs, explain your strengths and your reasons for wanting to work at Avenor College (and live in Bucharest);
  • Ensure that your application includes the names of at least three referees with their current phone numbers and email addresses;

Safeguarding: 

Please be aware we take very seriously our duty of care towards all our students; as part of our safeguarding procedures we will undertake rigorous checks with referees, as well as requiring you to provide current police checks together with an updated ICPC.

GDPR compliance:

By submitting any info to our registration addresses, you give us your explicit consent for processing your data only for the purposes imposed by the labour legislation. In accordance with our Privacy Policy, Avenor College processes personal data of candidates only for purposes governed by the Labor Code or other activities for which there is a legal basis.

Through our internal privacy policy, we guarantee that if you are not admitted to the position you applied for, your CV will be kept in the most secure conditions for 6 months after the submission of the application.

Timescale:

  • Closing date: Applications will be dealt with on receipt;
  • First-round interviews will be conducted online;
  • Final interviews for shortlisted candidates will be individually arranged;
  • Part of the recruitment process is one demo lesson that will be either online or in person.
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