Director of Science
| Posting date: | 25 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Northwood, HA6 1QG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 228e272c-a5bf-42b7-b725-1090f31d65a7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and aspiring leader to be in charge of the Science Department. The leader needs to be an excellent classroom practitioner who can teach GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy), GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and A-Level Physics.
All students at UTC Heathrow specialise in either Engineering or Digital subjects; at 14 they will also study a broad and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist with A levels in Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition, students can study a specialist BTEC Level 3 course in Engineering or IT/Computing. At capacity, we will be educating 400 students who will all have a passion for Engineering or Digital; it is a truly inspirational environment.
What the school offers its staff
This role will provide you with:
• Leadership development via our leadership programmes
• Working closely with leading industry employers
• Focused teaching - only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes
• Opportunities for career development as the UTC grows and across Activate Learning Education Trust
• Be part of the Extended Leadership Team within the UTC
• An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education
Further details about the role
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Heathrow, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting HR, Gemma Gardiner, for a more detailed discussion, if required. Completed application forms should be emailed toHR@Heathrow-UTC.org
Closing date: Monday 1st December at Midday Interviews will take place the following week. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and aspiring leader to be in charge of the Science Department. The leader needs to be an excellent classroom practitioner who can teach GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy), GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and A-Level Physics.
All students at UTC Heathrow specialise in either Engineering or Digital subjects; at 14 they will also study a broad and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist with A levels in Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition, students can study a specialist BTEC Level 3 course in Engineering or IT/Computing. At capacity, we will be educating 400 students who will all have a passion for Engineering or Digital; it is a truly inspirational environment.
What the school offers its staff
This role will provide you with:
• Leadership development via our leadership programmes
• Working closely with leading industry employers
• Focused teaching - only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes
• Opportunities for career development as the UTC grows and across Activate Learning Education Trust
• Be part of the Extended Leadership Team within the UTC
• An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education
Further details about the role
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Heathrow, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting HR, Gemma Gardiner, for a more detailed discussion, if required. Completed application forms should be emailed toHR@Heathrow-UTC.org
Closing date: Monday 1st December at Midday Interviews will take place the following week. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’