Assistant Curriculum Leader/ Curriculum Leader of Science

Uxbridge High School, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2PR

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870 - £56,154 per annum Main/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London Weighting)Senior position of Curriculum Leader of Science will include TLR 1D and the Senior position of Assistant Curriculum Leader will include a TLR 2A.

Assistant Curriculum Leader/ Curriculum Leader of Science job summary

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen, we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships

Our PROUD values – Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined – guide all aspects of school life.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.

The Department

Our science department is ambitious, friendly, and diverse, creating an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As one of the largest and departments, we are unique because we bring together a wealth of experience and expertise, allowing us to tackle challenges creatively and deliver exceptional results. 

We pride ourselves on supporting one another and working as a team, united by a shared commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.

We live by the PROUD values every day, consistently demonstrating respect for each other and for our students. By fostering an inclusive and positive culture, we ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

The Position

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to take full responsibility for the direction, performance, and development of the Science department. The Curriculum Leader will drive curriculum planning, raise student achievement, oversee assessment and reporting systems, and lead staff development within the area.

We are looking for a talented and motivated practitioner to support the Curriculum Leader in shaping and delivering the Science curriculum. The Assistant Curriculum Leader will help coordinate curriculum development, support assessment and monitoring systems, and contribute to raising attainment across year groups. The role includes assisting with staff coaching, contributing to learning walks and work reviews, supporting interventions for underachieving groups, and deputising for the Curriculum Leader when needed. A teaching commitment is included. 

Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Uxbridge High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Uxbridge High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uxbridge-high-school-uxbridge

Uxbridge High School is an ambitious and dynamic converter academy with over 1,200 students aged 11 -18.
We have much to celebrate at Uxbridge High School including a committed and focused staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive Governors and a thriving Sixth Form.

We are delighted to be recognised by Alps in the top 20% of UK schools, celebrating outstanding Sixth Form student progress at A-level. We value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point. All of this takes place within a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain.

Our school values have been developed by students and staff, and form the basis of our ethos and culture.

All members of our school community subscribe and work towards always being: Positive, Respectful, Open-Minded, Unique, Determined: PROUD to Make Success Happen.

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