Key Role Information

Salary
£37,870 - £56,154 per annum Main/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London Weighting)Senior position of Curriculum Leader of Science will include TLR 1D and the Senior position of Assistant Curriculum Leader will include a TLR 2A.
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
14/04/2026 12:00
Pay grade
MPS/UPS Outer London
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 and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen, we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships

Our PROUD values – Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined – guide all aspects of school life.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.

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

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to take full responsibility for the direction, performance, and development of the Science department. The Curriculum Leader will drive curriculum planning, raise student achievement, oversee assessment and reporting systems, and lead staff development within the area.

We are looking for a talented and motivated practitioner to support the Curriculum Leader in shaping and delivering the Science curriculum. The Assistant Curriculum Leader will help coordinate curriculum development, support assessment and monitoring systems, and contribute to raising attainment across year groups. The role includes assisting with staff coaching, contributing to learning walks and work reviews, supporting interventions for underachieving groups, and deputising for the Curriculum Leader when needed. A teaching commitment is included. 

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.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays.
Our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm.
We support flexible working.
16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).
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.
We offer private healthcare.
24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.
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 events.
Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport days.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Experience

Track record of good or outstanding teaching.essential

Relevant Skills

To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.essential
Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.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.