Head of Science

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Training and development for all staff

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

City of London Academy Highgate Hill is seeking a Head of Science to lead the science department and teach KS4, with KS5 teaching considered advantageous. The role focuses on delivering a structured knowledge-rich curriculum and upholding high behaviour standards within the Trust.

The successful candidate will have experience as second in charge of science, strong communication, and a commitment to the Trust's ethos. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching science up to KS4 and acting as second-in-charge of science or similar
• Fluent spoken English is essential
• Experience teaching KS5 is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Teach science up to KS4 to a well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum
• Deliver direct instruction to support learning and behaviour expectations
• Shape the school's behavioural and learning culture
• Create an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement
• Strive to surpass existing achievement
• Liaise with students, staff, parents and external organisations

Skills

Behaviour management

Organisation

Communication

Direct instruction

Trust ethos alignment

Job description

A Head of Science post at City of London Academy Highgate Hill, one of the schools run by City of London Academies Trust. The job centres on teaching science to KS4, with KS5 teaching an advantage, and on leading science within a school built around strict behaviour and high expectations. It suits an experienced teacher with second-in-charge experience, and teaching other subjects is welcome. Visa sponsorship is not available, and fluent spoken English is essential.

What the job involves

• Teach science up to KS4
• Deliver a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum using direct instruction
• Shape the school's behavioural and learning culture
• Create an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement
• Strive to surpass existing achievement
• Liaise with students, staff, parents and external organisations

What’s required

Experience

• Teaching science up to KS4
• Experience as second in charge of science or similar

Skills & knowledge

• Strong behaviour management strategies
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills with students, staff, parents and external organisations
• Adept at direct instruction pedagogy
• Fully aligned with the Trust's approach, culture, values and ethos

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Fluent spoken English (essential under part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016)

Nice to have

• Teaching science at KS5
• Teaching other subjects

What’s offered

• Teacher Pension Scheme
• Training and development for all staff
• Career advancement opportunities within the Trust