2ic Science

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,323.00 - £53,992.00 Annually (FTE) 9784

2ic Science job summary

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Second in Charge of Science/Deputy Head of Science to join our thriving, well-resourced, and high-performing Science Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and forward-thinking educator to take a leading role in driving the quality of education in Science and supporting the strategic development of the curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The ability to teach A-Level Chemistry is essential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department to oversee curriculum planning, enhance teaching and learning, and support progress and attainment across the department. This role is ideal for a committed professional with at least two years’ teaching experience who has demonstrated impact in their current post.

You will be expected to teach your specialism to A-Level and contribute to the teaching of all three sciences at Key Stage 3 and 4, where required. You will take an active role in curriculum innovation, assessment design, and the coaching and development of colleagues. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who leads by example, sets high expectations, and inspires pupils to develop a lasting curiosity and enthusiasm for Science—both in and beyond the classroom.

What We Offer

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent candidate who is keen to develop their skills in a successful school that will provide great support and encouragement. We offer an outstanding opportunity for the right person to make a real impact on children’s lives, and to develop their career in a very pleasant, successful and innovative school. We hope that you will decide to pursue your application and that you will consider a future with us at Wanstead. Whilst you will need to work hard, we value well-being and support all staff with flexible ways of working where possible.

Some of our key benefits are:

Short walking distance of Wanstead (0.4 miles) and Redbridge (0.6 miles) Central Line stations;

Close to vibrant high street with cafes, independent shops;

Close to Wanstead Green and local parks;

Subsidised access to the Leisure Centre and upcoming Swimming Pool;

Free parking in the Leisure Centre for staff;

At Wanstead High School, we are committed to staff wellbeing and provide the following benefits:

Contribution to Eye Care and Cycling Scheme;

Free access to Counselling Services;

Free breaktime tea and coffee;

Termly, free staff breakfasts;

Catered Inset Days;

Subsidised school lunches;

Support of flexible working, where possible;

Recruitment and Retention;

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.

Applying for the job

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About Wanstead High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1469 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wanstead High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-high-school

11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.

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