Subject Leader Science

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) TLR1b

Subject Leader Science job summary

Subject Leader Science

We are seeking an inspiring individual to lead our Science department—an environment where academic excellence, high student demand, and a culture of curiosity shape every lesson. Whether you are an experienced middle leader or someone ready to demonstrate leadership potential, you will bring a passion for engaging highly motivated learners and thrive in our supportive, intellectually stimulating community.

From September 2026, new Year 12 students will follow A Level courses, with Science consistently among the most popular subjects in the Sixth Form. Year 13 students will continue in the second year of the IBDP. Many of our students progress to Science and Medicine‑related degrees, supported throughout their application journey to achieve excellent outcomes. At GCSE, all students study the three separate Sciences, and our Years 7-9 curriculum - delivered through the Middle Years Programme - promotes deep understanding through collaborative inquiry. You will be joining a dedicated and collegiate team committed to high‑quality teaching and deep scientific understanding.

We offer an extensive CPD programme, leadership development opportunities, and robust support for staff wellbeing.

Tonbridge Grammar School is an outstanding, high‑performing state grammar school with a mixed Sixth Form and a vibrant, ambitious student body. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Apply now to join a forward‑thinking Science department in a community where every member is valued and supported to succeed.

Staff wellbeing

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

Free use of our Fitness suite

Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs

Ample parking/electric car charging

Cycle to work scheme

Active staff community and social

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online checks on shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

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

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Tonbridge Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tonbridge Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tonbridge-grammar-school

Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, inspectors judged that Tonbridge Grammar School maintained the standards identified in their 2019 inspection; ‘outstanding for overall effectiveness’. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

TGS is situated in Kent ‘the garden of England’, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This location is ideal for trips to London and you will also find beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Excellent transport links to both London and the coast.

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