Assistant Head of Science Key Stage 3 or 4- Biology or Physics specialist

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in London is seeking passionate educators to inspire students in their subject specialism at KS4 and KS5. The role emphasizes collaboration, commitment to diversity, and safeguarding students' welfare. The academy offers excellent facilities, staff benefits, and a supportive teaching environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those from under-represented groups in education.

Benefits

Subscription to Smart Clinic

Onsite gym and fitness classes

Flexible working hours

Two-week October half term

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at KS4 and KS5.
• Commitment to supporting diverse communities.
• Ability to inspire and be a role model for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach in your subject specialism.
• Promote a love of learning among students.
• Collaborate with faculty towards a shared vision.

Skills

Experience teaching KS4 and KS5

Passion for subject

Team player

Commitment to safeguarding children

Job description

Overview

• Have the experience/desire to teach in their specialism at KS4 and KS5 and science at KS3
• Be passionate about their subject and promote a love of learning
• Be a committed team player with a shared focus on teaching, learning and curriculum development

What the school offers its staff

• A rewarding role in an outstanding academy with clear systems, support and development available
• Teaching in your subject specialism
• Enthusiastic and engaged students and a culture of high aspirations
• A dedicated faculty working collaboratively towards a shared vision
• Excellent facilities and comprehensive staff benefits including a subscription to Smart Clinic, an onsite gym and fitness classes
• Flexible working and a two week October half term

Further details about the role

Bringing down barriers to success

We are proud of our stance as an anti-racist school and recognise the importance of having a staff body and Leadership Team that reflect Hackney’s rich and diverse community.

If you have the experience and passion to be an inspirational role model for the next generation of female leaders, then we want to see how we can support you in that pursuit.

We particularly welcome applications from people from groups who are under-represented amongst senior teaching staff. We want the best staff, and we know that means a diverse staff.

Clapton Girls’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked at an enhanced level before any offer is made.

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered, however, only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.

Clapton Girls’ Academy reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

and an application pack:

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Visit the school website: www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk

Closing date: 26th September 2025 by 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 29th September 2025

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.