Head of Science

Southfields Academy, London, SW18 5JU

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1 (ib)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and ambitious colleague who embodies our values and is ready to play a key role in shaping the future of Science at Southfields Academy. As a middle leader, you will lead the curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13, ensuring it is coherent, expertly taught and enriched with high-quality resources. You will inspire colleagues, nurture subject pedagogy and enhance subject knowledge through coaching, mentoring and modelling best practice. Your leadership will strengthen our culture of excellence, high expectations and continual improvement, helping students achieve exceptional outcomes.

We are looking for:

• A passionate and experienced science teacher with a proven track record of success across all key stages.
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience of curriculum development and staff development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and the Academy’s vision and values.

What the school offers its staff

Free On-site Gym, EAP services, Free tea and coffee at break times, and cycle to work scheme.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Science-Mar26-JD and PS.pdf - 540 KB (opens in new tab)

About Southfields Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southfields Academy website
• Email address: hr@southfieldsacademy.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southfields-academy

At Southfields we aim to create a culture of tolerance and respect for others, where students and staff work together to improve. Our vision is to develop a provision that will secure the best life chances for our students once they leave Southfields Academy. This environment must inspire each individual in the community to be the very best that they can be. At Southfields we have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive environment where we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone meets their full potential. We value every individual and commit to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.

We offer the highest quality educational experience, aiming to inspire a generation of lifelong learners, who take pride in their achievements and take ownership of their learning. We believe creativity and imagination are the key to developing future passions and talents. We have a positive, “can do” attitude, believing that the sky is our limit, and we will think creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of our learners and our community.

A successful Southfields student will be one that understands the world we live in and is curious and keen to develop further by learning from others around them. This student will leave Southfields ready for their next stage in education or employment, equipped to learn and to grow.

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