Head of Science / Science Teacher

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established secondary school in Lewisham is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Science or an experienced Science Teacher ready to step into a leadership role. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead a successful team while enjoying ample non-teaching time for leadership duties. With a focus on wellbeing and reduced workload, the school offers a supportive environment with excellent resources in place. Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering a positive learning atmosphere and make a significant impact on students' scientific education. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of scientists, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Personalised wellbeing support

Reduced workload management

CPD opportunities

Ample non-teaching time

Qualifications

• Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS and excellent communication skills.
• Confident in using ICT within Science lessons.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Science Teachers and manage the department.
• Teach a mixture of Sciences to your specialism.

Skills

Confident in using ICT

Excellent written and spoken English

Charismatic and relatable

Education

Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS

Job description

A popular Secondary School in Lewisham 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 urged to apply.

This mainstream secondary school offers the following:

• Personalised wellbeing, CPD and reduced workload management
• Small, tight knit school with excellent student rapport and behaviour
• Resources and lessons are all in place for you to scaffold from, meaning you won't have a ton of planning to do
• 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:

• Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential
• Confident, charismatic and relatable
• Confident in using ICT within your Science lessons

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

• Head of Science / Science Teacher
• Full time position (Part time options considered for exceptional candidates)
• MPS1/UPS3 Inner London Payscale + TLR1B
• Teaching a mixture of Sciences to your specialism, alongside leading a department
• Ample non-teaching time to allow for leadership responsibilities

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

• Ofsted Good
• KS3 - KS4 Secondary School
• Small-Medium sized school
• Excellent SEN, Pastoral and Behavioural support team
• Great approach to reduce workload, increase wellbeing and overall staff happiness
• Located in Lewisham, south east London - accessible on the DLR + Overground

If you're a Head of Science / Science Teacher interested in this school & vacancy for September then please apply to this advert now.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by EdEx within 24hrs to discuss further details of the school, role and what you're looking for before progressing your application.