Head of Science

Smart Teachers is proud to be working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in East London seeking 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 with a proven track record of raising attainment and driving excellence. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the Science faculty, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning and exceptional outcomes for students.

About the school

This successful and highly regarded secondary school serves a diverse community in East London and has built a strong reputation for academic achievement, excellent behaviour, and high aspirations for all students. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and challenging learning environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning

Requirements

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

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have substantial experience teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to teach at Key Stage 5 desirable
• Demonstrate successful leadership experience within a Science department
• Physics specialism (ideally)
• Be committed to securing the highest standards of achievement for all students
• Possess excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Science education.

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

• Suitable leadership 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].