Head/Director of Science

Salary: PS/UPS + TLR or LPS
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: September 2024
Apply by: 16 May 2024

We are looking for a creative, passionate and dynamic professional to join our exciting Science Department; to help enthuse and excite pupils about the world of Science and lead them to great outcomes.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a science subject to A Level standard and will contribute substantially to the continual cycle of refinement across all year groups. You will have flexibility to teach other science specialisms up to GCSE Triple Science. This post would suit an experienced teacher or department leader who has the drive and enthusiasm to deliver an academically challenging programme of study for pupils of all ability levels. You will be a dynamic, committed professional who strives for all pupils to do their very best.  You will have exemplary core skills of literacy and numeracy and you will create exciting lessons across the age ranges that lead pupils to want to know more.  You will be ambitious and proactive in seeking solutions to problems.

As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this post is 09.00 on Thursday 16 May 2024. Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 22 May 2024, although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.