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Head of Science / Science Teacher

EdEx - Education Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London SE12 0TX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A popular Secondary School in Lewisham is looking for a Head of Science/Science Teacher to start in September 2025.
  • The role involves teaching and leading a small team of six Science Teachers, with opportunities for both experienced Heads and aspiring leaders.
  • Candidates must be qualified Science Teachers with UK QTS and possess excellent communication skills, along with confidence in using ICT in lessons.
  • The position offers a salary on the MPS1/UPS3 Inner London Payscale plus TLR1B, with ample non-teaching time for leadership duties.
  • The school, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, provides a supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and reduced workload.

Head of Science / Science Teacher

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.

JobSpecification 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.

SchoolSpecification 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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.