Head of Science

The role

This is an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic educator with a clear vision, strong leadership skills, and a deep enthusiasm for Science to lead a vibrant and thriving department and shape the future of STEM at a leading independent prep school.

In this key leadership position, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Science department, including managing the department's physical space, financial budgets and professional development of your colleagues. 

You will bring a clear, strategic vision for the development of Science at Kensington Prep and will take the lead in realising and implementing your vision, ensuring excellent teaching and learning is consistently delivered across the department. In addition to your departmental responsibilities, you will also teach Science across the KS2 age and ability range, ensuring the best possible academic outcomes for your students.  

The role would suit someone who is a current or recent Head of Science. You will require a proven track record in the classroom and demonstrable experience in a Head of Department role.  

Why Kensington Prep?

Based in Fulham, we are justifiably proud of our reputation and are pleased to have been recognised by a range of high-profile awards. 

Staff are inspired and supported in a highly professional environment led by a friendly leadership team. We are the highest rated GDST school in a recent Best Companies employee survey and the GDST is in the top 100 best not-for-profit companies to work for. 

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th May 2025, 12:00pm.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.