Director of Science

Director of Science | Full-Time Permanent Role | Hounslow | September 2026 Start | £40,317 - £57,819 + TLR

Are you an ambitious and inspirational Director of Science ready to lead a successful department and drive exceptional outcomes? A high-performing and values-led secondary school in Hounslow is seeking an outstanding Director of Science to join its leadership team from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Science department with strong attainment, excellent student engagement and a well-established curriculum across KS3, KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping teaching and learning, developing staff and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

The Role

As Director of Science, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership across the Science department
• Lead curriculum development from KS3 to KS5
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement
• Monitor progress and use data to improve outcomes
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues
• Promote STEM pathways and a love of Science
• Contribute to wider school leadership and improvement initiatives

What Were Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A degree in Chemistry, Physics or a related Science subject
• Strong classroom practitioner with leadership experience
• Proven track record of raising attainment and improving outcomes
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Commitment to high expectations, inclusion and educational excellence

Why Join This School?
• Lead a successful and highly regarded Science department
• Supportive and ambitious senior leadership team
• Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Flexible working options available
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Clear pathways for future career progression

This role would suit an experienced middle leader ready for the next step or an established Director of Science seeking a fresh challenge in a high-achieving school.

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.