KS4 Science Co-ordinator

St Bede's School; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme for ECTs

On-site catering facilities

Fitness facilities for staff

Senior staff choir and instrumental

Job summary

St Bede's School in Redhill, Surrey, invites applications for a KS4 Science Co-ordinator. This permanent, full-time role leads the science department for Key Stage 4 and supports curriculum development, assessment and teaching across KS4/ KS5.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, meet ECT standards, and have experience teaching science; DBS check required. The school highlights induction, on-site facilities, choir, social events and a supportive staff culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a related degree.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Able to teach science up to KS5.
• Meets national standards for ECT.
• Successful experience teaching science.
• Good knowledge of current curriculum developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead KS4 science department and coordinate curriculum.
• Drive assessment and teaching strategies within the science faculty.

Skills

Teach KS5 science

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Related degree

UK Qualified Teacher Status

ECT standards

Job description

KS4 Science Co-ordinator

St Bede's School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2LQ

12 days remaining to apply

1 January 2027

1 October 2026 at 9am

17 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teacher or lecturer
• Head of department or curriculum
• Other leadership role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time: Monday-Friday

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

Graduate with a related degree

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Able to teach science up to KS5

Meets national standards for ECT

Successful experience teaching science

Good knowledge of current curriculum developments

What the school offers its staff

Why work for us?

St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'.

• ECTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles.
• There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities.
• Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups.
• We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre.
• The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside . Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Only applications made on our School Application Form will be considered; we do not accept CVs or unsolicited testimonials. It is our policy always to request references prior to interview.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18

St Bede's is a voluntary aided school located in Redhill, Surrey. We are proud to serve roughly 1,900 boys and girls of all abilities, age 11-18, from Reigate, Redhill, Caterham, Horley & the surrounding areas. This includes over 300 studying academic courses in the sixth form. The school will gradually expanding over the next few years. The school has an Anglican, Catholic and Free Church foundation and we work hard to create an inclusive ethos. Our aim is to ensure that pupils thrive academically, socially and spiritually within a Christian Framework.