Second in Charge (2iC) - Science

St John Bosco College; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Flexible PPA with home-working option

Job summary

St John Bosco College seeks a proactive Second in Charge of Science to join a Catholic 11-18 comprehensive school now settled in its new Battersea building. The 2iC will support the Head of Department to lead a high-performing science team and to secure excellence across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level preparation, with opportunities to extend leadership across other key stages.

The successful candidate will benefit from a full CPD programme, strong career development, and a collaborative staff

Qualifications

• Second in Charge of Science with strong subject knowledge and a passion for bringing the subject to life for students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department in leading a high-performing Science team.
• Focus on securing excellence at Key Stage 3 and develop foundations for GCSE and beyond.
• Drive curriculum quality, teaching standards and student outcomes, with leadership opportunities across key stages.

Job description

Second in Charge (2iC) - Science

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: London, SW11 3DQ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Second in Charge of Science to join this Catholic 11-18 comprehensive school judged "Good" by Ofsted in October 2022 and "Outstanding" by the Archdiocese of Southwark in 2025.

It is an exciting time to join St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding school now that we are fully settled into our state-of-the-art building in the heart of Battersea. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. The successful candidate will receive a full programme of CPD and have opportunities for career development within the school.

We are seeking a talented Second in Charge of Science with strong subject knowledge and a passion for bringing their subject to life for our students. The successful candidate will support the Head of Department in leading a high-performing Science team, the Second in Charge will have a clear focus on securing excellence at Key Stage 3, ensuring students develop strong scientific foundations for GCSE, A Level and beyond. The post holder will play a key role in driving curriculum quality, teaching standards and student outcomes, with opportunities to extend leadership across other key stages in line with departmental and whole-school priorities.

What the school offers its staff

• Our culture and ethos: A proud, diverse and inclusive Catholic school making a real difference to the lives of our students. A strong RUAH ethos (Respect, Understanding, Affection and Humour) - our culture is rooted in family, belonging and mutual respect. Part of a worldwide Salesian network of schools - sharing values, mission and support. A clear behaviour policy built on our values and consistently upheld. Staff voice matters - we actively consult on wellbeing, workload, curriculum, systems and student experience. Staff are celebrated on merit - regular recognition of the difference they make. All SLT teach - modelling shared responsibility and understanding.


• Workload and systems that respect staff time: We promote working smarter, not harder - focusing on purposeful systems. A streamlined marking policy - teachers do not mark every book; we prioritise impact over quantity. Weekly department meetings built into the timetable - no late evenings. PPA allowance of 17% including CPD and Departmental time in school hours, enabling teachers to plan high-quality lessons. Only 2 break duties and 1 lunch duty per week - fair, balanced and manageable. Centralised detention system for homework and lateness - led by the pastoral team, not individual teachers.


• Professional development that makes a difference: A bespoke coaching programme for every staff member. CPD rooted in the SSAT Embedding Formative Assessment model - focused, practical and high-impact. Weekly CPD time built into the school day - no need for regular after-school sessions. Just 8 twilight CPD sessions scheduled across the whole year. Accredited at Bronze by the TDT's Building Expert Schools programme - independently verified for excellence in professional learning. Governors can financially support post-graduate studies (up to 25%) for courses directly related to improving student outcomes or experience.


• Flexibility and wellbeing: Flexible PPA arrangements - staff can request a late start or early finish once a week to work from home. Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 professional counselling and advice. On-site gym - free for staff use. A programme of staff social activities promoting wellbeing and a real sense of community led by an experienced staff wellbeing coordinator. Trained Mental Health practitioners and MH first aiders available to support staff wellbeing. Chaplaincy team that supports staff and students and dedicated spaces for quiet prayer and/or reflection for those that want it.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.