Head of Science

Head of Science

Full-Time

KST Teaching Staff Pay Scale

Start Date: September 2019

The West London Free School aims to provide all pupils, no matter what their background, with a classical liberal education. We have a distinctive school culture built on a passion for bringing rich, demanding and inspiring knowledge to pupils of all abilities. We treasure the subject knowledge of staff, we value their passion for continuing to grow as subject-specialists and we support their subject-specific development. There is a firm and fair approach to behaviour, systematically supported by senior staff: all pupil detentions are centralised and run by senior staff every day. Teachers are therefore able to prioritise the planning and teaching of subject knowledge. School leaders all teach, love their subjects, understand workload pressures and are highly visible around school. 

Our core belief is that every child is entitled to a Classical Liberal education, no matter what their background or ability. We place a heavy emphasis on the acquisition of core knowledge through the study of traditional subjects. Our pupils in each year group are enthusiastic and making excellent progress in all three Science specialisms. 

The successful candidate will: 

• have a detailed knowledge of and passion for Science, and will enthuse staff, pupils and parents with a love for the subject. 

• lead the Science Team with vision and enthusiasm.

• be a model of excellent practice, leading the Science department, maintaining a clear focus on the outstanding delivery of all three science specialisms across all key stages and teaching all ability ranges including SEN with excellent classroom management skills. 

• stimulate and encourage pupils to a high standard of interest and work in the subject, ensuring that the needs of the individual are met.

• monitor the progress of pupils according to the department and school assessment policy. 

• show a commitment to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in the department by taking part in sharing resources, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development.

• be excellent at team work.

• have effective and efficient communication skills with both pupils and staff.

• be responsible for the overall provision of Science in the school, the school laboratories and the school Science Technicians. 

• have oversight of GCSE Combined and Triple Science staffing and pupil examinations. 

• have an outstanding track record of Science teaching and outcomes for pupils at both GCSE and A-Level and continue to develop the GCSE and A-Level curricula.

• be well-read in wider education debates, particularly regarding the nature of school curricula and assessment. 

• contribute to Initial Teacher Education at the West London Free School, and mentor new entrants to the profession to the intellectual standards that the school expects of its staff.

• continue to develop the Co-Curricular provision at the West London Free School, particularly in terms of organising guest speakers and leading educational trips.

• have an understanding and commitment to the ethos of the school.

The West London Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application deadline: Friday 3rd May 2019. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

If you wish to apply, please complete and return the attached application form with a covering letter to Sarah Noel at s.noel@wlfs.org.