Director of Science
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2696a8bf-46e1-4e38-8ea1-6e5ec83159e9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teacher to lead this very successful department
We want from you:
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• To be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• The ability to engage and inspire our students
• Commitment to developing the highest standards of Learning and Teaching
• Innovative and dynamic leadership
• The ability to teach A level in one of: Biology/Chemistry/Physics would be desirable
• A track record of securing outstanding student progress
What the school offers its staff
We are offering you:
• State of the art facilities
• State of the Art Science laboratories all with Clevertouch interactive touch screen smartboards whiteboards and whiteboard walls
• Winner of the Wolfson Foundation secondary school award in 2021 which has led to an exceptionally well-resourced department
• An outstanding culture & ethos where students & staff enjoy & achieve
• A socially active & culturally diverse school community
• Personalised & effective CPD as evidenced by the school’s IIP Gold retained in Feb 2024
• Wellbeing Award (2021)
• IQM Flagship Schoo
Further details about the role
DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE (MPS/UPR) + London Fringe
TLR - £14,867 pa (TLR1c) with potential for move to leadership scale
Permanent, Full/Part Time
Required for September 2026
Closing date for applications: 10am on Thursday 12 March 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Please download an application form from our website or telephone the school for more information: 01628 604812.
Applications should be sent to Mrs A Pankhania by email or post. Please note we do not accept CVs.
E-mail: vacancies@burnhamgrammar.org.uk
Website: www.burnhamgrammar.org.uk Post to: Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Bucks. SL1 7HG
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teacher to lead this very successful department
We want from you:
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• To be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• The ability to engage and inspire our students
• Commitment to developing the highest standards of Learning and Teaching
• Innovative and dynamic leadership
• The ability to teach A level in one of: Biology/Chemistry/Physics would be desirable
• A track record of securing outstanding student progress
What the school offers its staff
We are offering you:
• State of the art facilities
• State of the Art Science laboratories all with Clevertouch interactive touch screen smartboards whiteboards and whiteboard walls
• Winner of the Wolfson Foundation secondary school award in 2021 which has led to an exceptionally well-resourced department
• An outstanding culture & ethos where students & staff enjoy & achieve
• A socially active & culturally diverse school community
• Personalised & effective CPD as evidenced by the school’s IIP Gold retained in Feb 2024
• Wellbeing Award (2021)
• IQM Flagship Schoo
Further details about the role
DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE (MPS/UPR) + London Fringe
TLR - £14,867 pa (TLR1c) with potential for move to leadership scale
Permanent, Full/Part Time
Required for September 2026
Closing date for applications: 10am on Thursday 12 March 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Please download an application form from our website or telephone the school for more information: 01628 604812.
Applications should be sent to Mrs A Pankhania by email or post. Please note we do not accept CVs.
E-mail: vacancies@burnhamgrammar.org.uk
Website: www.burnhamgrammar.org.uk Post to: Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Bucks. SL1 7HG
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.