Second-in-Charge: Science Department Lead

Catholic Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gregory’s Catholic Science College in Brent is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious Science teacher to join the department as Second in Charge of Science. You will shape the direction of the department, support colleagues, and develop teaching and learning across KS3 to KS5.

The successful candidate will combine strong subject expertise with collaborative leadership, communicate effectively, and work as part of a high‑performing team while upholding safeguarding, data protection, and the

Qualifications

• Must be an effective science teacher capable of teaching through to A level.
• Experience in leadership and developing teaching and learning.
• Committed to safeguarding and the Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Shape the direction of the Science Department and drive curriculum development.
• Support colleagues and share best practice across KS3–KS5.
• Develop teaching and learning and raise standards within the department.
• Lead collaborative leadership and work as part of a high‑performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Collaborative leadership

Forward-thinking

Job description

St Gregory’s Catholic Science College in Brent is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious Science teacher to join the department as Second in Charge of Science. You will shape the direction of the department, support colleagues, and develop teaching and learning across KS3 to KS5.

The successful candidate will combine strong subject expertise with collaborative leadership, communicate effectively, and work as part of a high‑performing team while upholding safeguarding, data protection, and the