Science Subject Lead Teacher

Shaftesbury High School, Harrow, HA3 6LE

51 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 August 2025

• Closing date

  15 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Science, Special Needs
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) Plus Special Needs Allowance. TLR for Science Lead Teacher

Science Subject Lead Teacher job summary

Students and staff at Shaftesbury High School demonstrate a shared pride in their school: consistency of practise and approach has ensured that everyone works as a team to deliver strong outcomes for students.

Shaftesbury High School is looking to appoint a Science Lead teacher from September 2025.

We are looking to recruit a Science Lead teacher who will provide learning that will make a lasting change for our students. This post will be ideal for a Secondary SEND teacher, a science teacher or an Upper Primary Teacher who would like to work in a secondary setting. We are looking to recruit a colleague who is a team player and at the same time operates with initiative in the school’s intent.

Science is a popular subject. The Science Curriculum is ambitious, well planned, and places student learning at its heart. The Science lead teacher is an important position at Shaftesbury High School. The Science Lead ensures that students at Shaftesbury receive a well-constructed, progression based education with clear end goals for each level.

At Shaftesbury we recognise that academic success for our students is a combination of high quality SEND teaching, a well-designed curriculum, and meeting the student’s pastoral needs.

Becoming part of the Shaftesbury team is a fantastic opportunity for a Subject Lead teacher who wants to work in a culture that has high expectations for students with SEND.

Understanding the importance of work/ life balance and wellbeing is at the heart of our leadership and our learning.

We view professional development as an important part of ensuring our students have the best possible academic and personal experiences whilst at Shaftesbury.

Our students deserve the best the teaching profession has to offer. I look forward to hearing from you.

Shaftesbury High School is committed to safeguarding, inclusive practice and equal opportunities for all. All job offers will be subject to a social media check, successful enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.

Previous experience within a special needs setting is desirable but not essential. Visits during the school day are actively encouraged. The candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status.

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

Shaftesbury High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young prople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2011)

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 Shaftesbury High School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shaftesbury High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shaftesbury-high-school-harrow

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