A Secondary School based in Ilford are looking for a Head of Science. The salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications and current salary banding. You will need to hold QTS and a degree in this field,alongside demonstrating successful practice in a school. A subject leader provides leadership and direction for the subject and ensures that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school and the subject. While the Principal and trustees carry overall responsibility for school improvement, a subject leader has responsibility for securing high standards of teaching and learning in their subject as well as playing a major role in the development of school policy and practice. Throughout their work a subject leader ensures that practices improve the quality of education provided, meet the needs and aspirations of all pupils, and raise standards of achievement in the school. The general duties will be to: * ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs * ensure that teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and communicate such information to pupils * provide guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different pupils * ensure ...