Head of Science in Mill Hill, Greater London

Job title: Head of Science
Location: North West London
Salary: £45,000 to £80,000 a year, plus a Head of Science allowance of over £12,000
Job type: Permanent

Description:

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 to £80,000 a year on the school’s teaching scale, plus a Head of Science allowance of over £12,000
Hours: Full time
Location: North West London
Start date: September 2027

This Head of Science post comes with a large team of specialist teachers, dedicated Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, sharply rising results and a new science block in planning.

About the school

This is an independent senior school with a sixth form, set on a large green campus in North West London. Pupils are ambitious, and more than half of A Level and GCSE entries reached the top grades in 2026. The school is appointing a new Head of Science, who reports to the Deputy Head Academic.

What you’ll do

As Head of Science you will:

• Set the direction for Science with the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Teach your own specialist science to GCSE and A Level
• Design the curriculum and oversee assessment across the three sciences
• Review attainment and coordinate support for pupils who fall behind
• Lead department meetings, appraise and develop teachers, and help recruit new staff
• Plan teaching allocations, manage the budget and keep practical work safe with the technicians
• Oversee science at a linked school, and work with the Head of Science at the prep school on Years 7 and 8
• Run science societies, competitions and trips, and help design the new science block

What you’ll need

To be considered as Head of Science you will need:

• A strong honours degree in your specialist science
• A record of successful GCSE and A Level teaching, including the highest grades
• A record of leading and developing colleagues, for example as a Head of Science, head of a single science or second in department
• Experience of developing a science curriculum and improving how it is taught
• The organisation a Head of Science needs to deploy staff, manage resources and oversee safe practical work

Why apply through Harris Lee

• We’ll tell you which school it is, and get your go-ahead, before your CV goes anywhere.
• If this one isn’t right, we’ll tell you about other roles near you.

Apply with your CV and we’ll be in touch to talk it through.