Head of Science

Prospero Teaching; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Head of Science for a secondary school in Surrey. The role will predominantly cover Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering engaging and inspiring science lessons.

The successful candidate will have QTS or equivalent and at least 1 year of teaching in the UK, with safeguarding training updated within the last year. The school offers strong science support and a collaborative department environment.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting and engaging science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Support a collaborative science department and contribute to department development

Education

QTS or equivalent

Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK

Safeguarding training (last year)

Job description

Head of Science

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Science for a Secondary school in Surrey. The school has a supportive Science department. Most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The school is looking for a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and with a passion for delivering exciting and engaging lessons. Head of Department experience is preferred but not essential.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Staines Upon Thames, Surrey
• Position - Science Teacher
• Type of work - Science Teacher
• Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP175 per day
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team