Job Description
Head of Science\n\nExciting Head of Science Opportunity in Brent!\n\nTeach Now is looking for an experienced Head of Science to lead a thriving department in a high-achieving secondary school in Brent. This role is perfect for a passionate Science specialist (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) who wants to inspire students across KS3 to KS5 while managing a team of experienced teachers and ECTs.\n\nWhy Join This School?\n\nThis inclusive, high-performing secondary school offers excellent facilities, state-of-the-art science labs, and a strong focus on academic success and student well-being. The school has consistently high exam results and provides fantastic enrichment opportunities.\n\nHead of Science – Role Overview:\n\n• Lead and develop an outstanding Science department.\n\n• Oversee the KS3-5 Science curriculum, driving excellence and innovation\n\n.• Mentor and manage teachers, ensuring high teaching standards.\n\n• Use data and assessment to enhance student progress\n\n.• Play a key role in whole-school leadership and decision-making.\n\nWho Should Apply?\n\n• Experienced Science teacher (3+ years) with a KS3-5 specialism.\n\n• A strong leader with experience managing a team\n\n.• Passionate about creating an engaging and high-achieving learning environment.\n\n• Excellent communicator and mentor.\n\nWhat’s on Offer?\n\n• A happy, high-performing school with a strong support network.\n\n• Professional development and career progression opportunities\n\n.• Access to modern science labs and top-tier teaching resources.\n\n• A focus on staff well-being, collaboration, and innovation.\n\nIf you’re an ambitious Head of Science looking for an exciting new challenge, we want to hear from you!\n\nWhy work via Teach Now?\n\nTeach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company.
We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:\n\n• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance\n\n.• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days\n\n.• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.\n\n• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders\n\nTeach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures\n\nWe are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance