SENIOR TEACHER / HEAD OF SCIENCE

Role: Senior Teacher – Head of ScienceContract: Full timeLocation: W3 Chiswick

Main Purpose

• Lead the Science across the school, driving high standards of teaching and learning across all key stages.
• Take a key role in school leadership as a senior teacher, contributing to the wider development of Eagle Park Independent School.
• Teach Science classes, ensuring high-quality, inclusive education for all pupils.
• Demonstrate expertise and provide support as an experienced SEN teacher, specialising in Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Science curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy.
• Deliver outstanding classroom teaching, adapting approaches for pupils with SEN, specifically those with Autism and SLCN.
• Work closely with other staff to support inclusive practice across the school.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement effective interventions to maximise achievement.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and policy development.
• Ensure effective communication with parents/carers and external agencies.
• Uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all pupils.
• Model high expectations and positive relationships across the school community.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to Science and/or SEN
• Additional qualifications in SEN (desirable)

Experience

• Successful experience teaching Science across the relevant key stages
• Experience as a subject or department lead (desirable)
• Proven track record supporting pupils with Autism and SLCN
• Experience of working in an SEN or inclusive school environment

Skills and knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Science curriculum and assessment frameworks
• Excellent understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with Autism and SLCN
• Outstanding classroom practitioner, able to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and procedures

Personal qualities

• High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusive education
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Resilient, reflective, and solution-focused
• Commitment to the ethos and values of Eagle Park Independent School
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and maintain confidentiality

Closing date: 6th April 2026

Safeguarding

Eagle Park School committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Eagle Park School committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil

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