Director of Science (Chemistry or Physics Specialism)

Reach Academy Feltham, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 4AB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £57,819.00 Annually (FTE) +TLR

Director of Science (Chemistry or Physics Specialism) job summary

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.

Job Title: Director of Science (Chemistry or Physics Specialism)

Reports to: SLT

Start date: September 2026

Salary: £40,317-£57,819 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).

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

Reach Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the processwelfare of children and young people.

In order to meet this responsibility all candidates will be subjected to a
rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable
applicants.

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 Reach Academy Feltham

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 2 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 933 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reach Academy Feltham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reach-academy-feltham

Welcome to Reach Academy Feltham. Our staff are all driven by our mission to equip all of our pupils with the skills, attitudes and academic qualifications to enable them to go on to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity. Our school focuses on bringing together the whole community in a shared dedication to do whatever it takes to achieve successful outcomes for the children we all love and care for.

We have the highest academic expectations whilst maintaining a loving, family-focused culture. As the Co-Headteachers, and supported by our Senior Leadership Team, we aim to know every pupil as an individual, harnessing the power of family relationships and all-through knowledge, to ensure that we can tailor our curriculum, support and resources to meet each child's needs and desires.

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