Head of Science

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a high-achieving secondary school in East London to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Head of Science

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science teacher or current middle leader looking to lead a successful department. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the Science faculty, driving high standards of teaching and learning while ensuring students achieve excellent outcomes across Biology, Chemistry and Physics

About the school

This ambitious and inclusive secondary school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and high aspirations for every student. Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture, excellent professional development opportunities and a clear commitment to career progression. The school is well-resourced, values innovation in teaching and learning, and provides an environment where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Head of Science you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• A proven track record of delivering outstanding Science teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4. Experience teaching Key Stage 5 is desirable
• Previous leadership experience, or the ambition and capability to step into a middle leadership role
• Excellent subject knowledge across the Science curriculum
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• A commitment to raising attainment, developing colleagues and promoting excellence across the department

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].