Science leads: more than just experienced colleagues

Science leads play a vital role in schools. Serving as a bridge between senior leadership and their departmental colleagues, their role is multifaceted and highly complex. In the context of ongoing educational reforms, this article explores some of the challenges and opportunities science leads face, particularly in relation to their role in teacher development. The article argues that, for science leads to fully realise their potential as teacher developers and guide their departments in delivering a modern, forward-thinking science curriculum, they must see themselves not just as experienced colleagues but also as facilitators of professional development.