Head of Science

We are looking to appoint a dedicated Head of Science who has a clear understanding of the current curriculum and excellent subject knowledge.

Science at Westbourne is made accessible to pupils of all ages and abilities through a very strong emphasis on practical teaching to inspire and enthuse. The department is very well resourced, with three modern, well-equipped laboratories, including interactive whiteboards.

To be successful, you will have strong leadership skills and will be expected to contribute to the Games programme at the school, including matches and activities on Saturdays.

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday with 8 Saturday commitments during the year. Part-time applications may be considered.

In return, we can offer:

• Competitive salary
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Discretionary school fee discount
• Use of the school’s facilities – swimming pool and sports facilities, subsidised staff yoga class
• Employee assistance programme
• Strong, supportive staff team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking
• Possibility of on-site staff accommodation in return for boarding duties or possibly a Houseparent role

About Us

Westbourne House is situated just to the East of Chichester in beautiful grounds of over 100 acres. There are approximately 360 pupils aged 2½–13. Most children go on to major public schools across the South.

The school enjoys outstanding facilities. Teaching is extremely well resourced, with excellent teaching rooms, the majority equipped with interactive whiteboards; there are also sets of laptops which can be booked for class-based work. There are rooms for Art, Ceramics, ICT, Design Technology and Food Technology and a separate Science block and Music School, as well as a modern, 300-seat theatre/assembly hall. The School also has a large (30-acre) lake on the north boundary for kayaking.

Academic standards are high, with consistently outstanding Common Entrance results together with an excellent scholarship record, totalling 140 over the last five years.

Westbourne House uses the High-Performance Learning philosophy to guide all pupils in becoming good learners. The school believes that all pupils have the potential to perform at the highest level regardless of their current performance level. The Advanced Cognitive Performance Characteristics (ACPs) and Values, Attitudes and Attributes (VAAs) of HPL are the “thinking” and “behaviour” characteristics, and these are delivered specifically and systematically throughout the curriculum.

There are around 100 boarders, many of whom board for two or three nights in one of seven houses on the school grounds. The school offers full-time boarding allowing the children to further enjoy the beautiful facilities and grounds the school has to offer.

For further information and to apply, click here.

Closing date: 16 May 2025

Interview date: w/c 19 May 2025

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. For this reason, early applications are encouraged, and early interview dates are available.

Westbourne House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with current and past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.