Head of Science

Eteach International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

William Ellis School in London is seeking a Head of Science to lead Biology, Chemistry and Physics across Key Stages 3–5 with a clear focus on inspiring students and maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will join a strong team of science specialists and work closely with leadership to drive outcomes.

The role emphasises curriculum design, pedagogy at KS3, and leadership within the LaSWAP consortium, with a commitment to social equity and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a track record of securing excellent student progress.
• Confidently able to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level; lead Biology up to A Level.
• Inspirational and collaborative leader with the skills and determination to make a difference in young people’s lives.
• Commitment to social equity and to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the science team across KS3–KS5, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Support first class curriculum design and pedagogy at Key Stage 3, with strong GCSE/A Level outcomes.
• Oversee the Level 3 BTEC Science course within LaSWAP and contribute to school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Biology teaching

Chemistry teaching

Physics teaching

Job description

# Head of ScienceEmployer: William Ellis SchoolLocation: London, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Leadership Scale 5-9Posted: 25th September 2026Expires: 9th October 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576307* Share :* Print**About the School**William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.**About the role**We seek an enthusiastic Head of Science, to lead the teaching of the sciences at all key stages. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to engage and inspire the large team of Science specialists in the school. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, vision, resilience, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to the aims and values of William Ellis School. Supporting first class curriculum design and pedagogy at Key Stage 3 would be a key part of this role.You would join a team of well-qualified and established teachers of Biology, Chemistry and Physics who are highly ambitious for our students. Teaching across the team is excellent demonstrated through student outcomes and high take-up of the separate sciences at GCSE and A Level. Science subjects are very strongly supported by the Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body.The school currently teaches Combined Science to all students other than those who opt for separate sciences to GCSE Level. As far as possible we facilitate the teaching of the individual sciences at Key Stage 4 by subject specialists. As well as teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to A level, the school has established a strong Level 3 BTEC Science course, highly popular within the LaSWAP consortium.**The successful candidate will be:**• an outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a track record of securing excellent student progress from all starting points;• confidently able to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level. An external candidate must be able to lead and teach Biology up to A Level. The ability to build curriculum cohesion between Science and PE would be an advantage.• an inspirational and collaborative leader with the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of young people, and to work effectively with and through others;• a caring and principled professional committed to social equity.If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of students and the local community, we look forward to hearing from you.Applications can be submitted through the school website or through ETeach### AttachmentsHead of Science Application Pack### Safeguarding Statement:William Ellis School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.All appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references and an online media search