SENIOR TEACHER / HEAD OF SCIENCE

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Role: Senior Teacher – Head of Science
Contract: Full time
Location: W3 Chiswick

Main Purpose

* Lead the Science across the school, driving high standards of teaching and learning across all key stages.

* Take a key role in school leadership as a senior teacher, contributing to the wider development of Eagle Park Independent School.

* Teach Science classes, ensuring high-quality, inclusive education for all pupils.

* Demonstrate expertise and provide support as an experienced SEN teacher, specialising in Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Key Responsibilities

* Provide strategic leadership for the Science curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy.

* Deliver outstanding classroom teaching, adapting approaches for pupils with SEN, specifically those with Autism and SLCN.

* Work closely with other staff to support inclusive practice across the school.

* Monitor pupil progress and implement effective interventions to maximise achievement.

* Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and policy development.

* Ensure effective communication with parents/carers and external agencies.

* Uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all pupils.

* Model high expectations and positive relationships across the school community.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

* Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to Science and/or SEN

* Additional qualifications in SEN (desirable)

Experience

* Successful experience teaching Science across the relevant key stages

* Experience as a subject or department lead (desirable)

* Proven track record supporting pupils with Autism and SLCN

* Experience of working in an SEN or inclusive school environment

Skills and knowledge

* Strong knowledge of Science curriculum and assessment frameworks

* Excellent understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with Autism and SLCN

* Outstanding classroom practitioner, able to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs

* Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and procedures

Personal qualities

* High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusive education

* Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with pupils, staff, and families

* Resilient, reflective, and solution-focused

* Commitment to the ethos and values of Eagle Park Independent School

* Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and maintain confidentiality

Safeguarding

Eagle Park School committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Eagle Park School committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil
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