Curriculum Leader of Science

Employer Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Location Reading, Berkshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary UPS & TLR1 (range A-C) Posted 24th April 2026 Expires 8th May 2026 09:30 AM Start Date 1st September 2026 Job ID 1546894 Job Reference HSS012
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Leader of Science. This role is responsible for providing effective leadership and coaching to the school based subject leaders, sharing effective approaches and best practices to drive improvements and to lead the way in continuously striving to build on our already successfully high standards within the school. You will play a key part in supporting colleagues and leading in delivery of outstanding science education across the school.

What we're looking for:

You should be a highly motivated and successful individual who is willing to contribute to all aspects of the school vision. Working alongside the Leadership and Management team, the Curriculum Leader will be required to develop a shared vision and strategic plan for this fantastic Science Department, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Pay Scale: UPS & TLR1 (range A-C)

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Closing Date : 8 May at 9.30am

Interview date: TBA

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.