Head of Science / Science Teacher

TieTalent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Secondary School in Wandsworth is seeking a talented Head of Science/Science Teacher to join the team in September 2025. This full-time position offers leadership opportunities within a supportive environment, excellent resources, and a focus on wellbeing.

Benefits

Personalised wellbeing

CPD and reduced workload management

Excellent student rapport and behaviour

Support with curriculum development

Qualifications

• Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficient in using ICT within Science lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a mixture of Sciences within your specialism.
• Leading a small but successful department of Science Teachers.
• Adequate non-teaching time allocated for leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Confident

Charismatic

Relatable

Proficient in using ICT

Education

Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS

Job description

A popular Secondary School in Wandsworth is seeking a talented Head of Science/Science Teacher to join the team in September 2025.

As Head of Science, you will be teaching and leading a small but successful department of Science Teachers. The school's Science team consists of 6 Teachers, including the current HOD and a 2iC.

Whether you're an experienced Head of Science or an experienced Science Teacher looking to take your first leap into leading a department, you are encouraged to apply.

This mainstream secondary school offers the following:

1. Personalised wellbeing, CPD, and reduced workload management
2. Small, tight-knit school with excellent student rapport and behaviour
3. Resources and lessons are all in place for you to scaffold from, meaning minimal planning
4. Newly appointed Director of Teaching & Learning to support with curriculum development, ECT support, and more

Candidate Specification for this Head of Science / Science Teacher vacancy:

1. Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS
2. Excellent written and spoken English
3. Confident, charismatic, and relatable
4. Proficient in using ICT within Science lessons

Job Specification for this Head of Science / Science Teacher vacancy:

1. Full-time position; part-time options considered for exceptional candidates
2. MPS1/UPS3 + TLR1B
3. Teaching a mixture of Sciences within your specialism, alongside departmental leadership
4. Adequate non-teaching time allocated for leadership responsibilities

School Specification for this Head of Science / Science Teacher vacancy:

1. Ofsted Good
2. KS3 - KS4 Secondary School
3. Small to medium-sized school
4. Excellent SEN, Pastoral, and Behavioural support teams
5. Strong focus on reducing workload, increasing wellbeing, and staff happiness
6. Located in Wandsworth, accessible via DLR and Overground

If you're a Head of Science / Science Teacher interested in this school and vacancy for September, please apply now.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by EdEx within 24 hours to discuss further details of the school, role, and your preferences before proceeding with your application.