Key Role Information

Salary
£37,870 - £56,154 Main/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London Weighting) Senior position of Curriculum Leader of Science will include TLR 1D
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
19/12/2025 12:00
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
MPS/UPS Outer London + TLR
Department
Science
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
Yes

Your Role

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.

The Department

Our science department is ambitious, friendly, and diverse, creating an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As one of the largest and departments, we are unique because we bring together a wealth of experience and expertise, allowing us to tackle challenges creatively and deliver exceptional results.

We pride ourselves on supporting one another and working as a team, united by a shared commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.

We live by the PROUD values every day, consistently demonstrating respect for each other and for our students. By fostering an inclusive and positive culture, we ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

The Position

Uxbridge High School is seeking an inspiring and dynamic Curriculum Leader for Science to lead and manage our science department. This pivotal role involves driving curriculum development, raising student achievement, and fostering a thriving learning environment. You will oversee assessment and reporting, support staff development, and ensure effective resource management. As a key member of our leadership structure, you will represent the department at school and external meetings and promote extra-curricular opportunities. A teaching commitment is included, alongside adherence to safeguarding policies.

Benefits of Joining Uxbridge High School:

  • Competitive salary and pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for career progression and leadership roles within the department.
  • A welcoming and inclusive environment that values wellbeing and promotes work-life balance.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.

Interviews and shortlisting for this role will begin after the Christmas holidays. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Benefits

We support flexible working
16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).
We offer private health care which includes
24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.
We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies
We give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave.
July start for Early Careers Teachers
Paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.
Staff Event
Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport days.
Staff wellbeing
Staff wellbeing group, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, Occasional Day off in Autumn.
Early finish on Fridays
Our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm

Qualifications

Evidence of continuing and recent professional developmentessential
First Degreeessential
Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towardsessential
Further Degree

Skills

Experience

Track record of good or outstanding teaching.essential

Relevant Skills

Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.essential
To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.essential
Ability to manipulate data and to access and maintain electronic records and reports.essential
Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice.essential
Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children.essential
Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement.essential

Uxbridge High School

Danielle Fuller

recruitment@uhs.org.uk

Uxbridge High School
The Greenway
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2PR

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.