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
Closing date: 6th April 2026
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