Strategic Lead for Science and STEM at Eastbrook School

2 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ES/43184

Location

Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£74,479.00 - £79,385.00 Annually (Actual)
Leadership Scale L10 – L13 (£74,479 - £ 79,385)

Closing Date

9:00am, 29th Jan 2026

Start Date

Easter 2026 / September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

5/2/26

Interview Date(s) 5/2/26

About this Role

Strategic Lead for Science and STEM

Full Time, Permanent

Start date: Easter 2026 / September 2026

Salary scale: Leadership Scale L10 – L13 (£74,479 - £ 79,385)

Would you like to work with talented committed students? Would you like to be part of a supportive SLT that values Science and STEM?

Are you interested in having specialist rooms, facilities and equipment?

We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Lead for Science and STEM to lead our thriving department. With a robust curriculum and a commitment to fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning, the department is well-supported and equipped with extensive resources. Science plays a central role in our school, and we are looking for a leader who can inspire both staff and students while driving innovation and excellence. If you believe you’re the right fit, we encourage you to visit the school and apply.

Eastbrook school is an all through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The secondary school has served the local community since the 1930s but has transferred into a new, state of the art building in 2017. In December 2021. Eastbrook School was graded as ‘good’ by OFSTED noting that ‘leaders and staff have embedded a culture of high expectations’ and that ‘pupils feel safe and supported’.

The successful candidate will be able:

•Manage a thriving and well-supported department with extensive resources and investment.

•Cultivate a dynamic curriculum, driving academic excellence in the Sciences.

•A commitment to Eastbrook expectations and ethos.

•Strong subject knowledge across all sciences, including KS5.

•A desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the progress of our students.

•The ability to enthuse all young people.

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders.

•Self-motivation and be committed to further professional development.

In return we offer:

•A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.

•A student-centred, progress focused ethos.

•The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.

•A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.

•A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.

•Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.

•A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.