Director of Science

Job overview

Welcome to Reach Academy Feltham. 

We’ve created a community of pupils, parents and teachers united by the highest expectations of what every young person can achieve and the commitment to do whatever it takes to help them get there.

Role overview:

We are seeking a committed and thoughtful leader to build on the progress made in the Science department across the school, building on the work already completed to provide a coherent and rigorous curriculum from our youngest pupils all the way to our A-Level pupils. 

The successful candidate will share the school’s vision and the belief that all young people should be able to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity and be committed to ensuring that every child can achieve their full potential. 

We have high levels of attainment and an excellent attitude to the subject, as shown by the vast numbers of pupils choosing to study Science related degrees. The successful candidate will set the vision and direction for the department and be responsible for ensuring that our curriculum is aligned to excellence at A-level and beyond. They will be a committed teacher with leadership experience and a track record of leading pupils to achieve great results.

Role Details:

Director of Science

Reports to: SLT

Start date: September 2024

Salary: Inner-London salary, commensurate with experience + TLR

Location: Feltham

We embrace flexible working and have extensive experience of team members working flexibly.

Personal specification:

• Unwavering belief in the vision and values of Reach Academy Feltham
• Excellent teacher with a constant desire to improve
• Highly organised and attentive to detail
• Clear commitment to character education and the development of the whole child
• Qualified teacher and good honours degree
• Expansive knowledge and passion for your subject
• QTS and a good honours degree (R);
• At least three years teaching experience at Secondary level (R);
• Values driven (R);
• Strong and evidenced teaching ability, focused on excellent outcomes for all, especially the most vulnerable (D);
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & organisational skills (D);
• Excellent analytical numeracy and literacy (D);
• Proven ability to motivate others towards an aspirational goal (D).

About the Process - How to apply:

1. Please read our ‘Safer recruitment’ statement at the end of the job pack.
2. Follow this link to complete an online application form. 
3. The deadline for applications is Friday 12th April 2024 at 5pm. We actively encourage early applications. Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received.

If you would like to have an informal conversation to discuss the role, please contact the co-headteacher for Primary, Tilly Browne on matilda.browne@reachacademy.org.uk or the co-headteacher for Secondary, Beck Owen on beck.owen@reachacademy.org.uk