Deputy Head of Science

St Mary's and St John's CofE School, London, NW4 4QR

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2A

Deputy Head of Science job summary

• Job Purpose: 

•   Support the Head of Department in leading, developing and managing teachers, trainees and support staff within the department
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of high-quality teaching practices and the department’s enrichment offer
• Assist in ensuring strong progress, high standards and excellent outcomes for all students

Strategic direction and development of Science

• Support the Head of Department in developing an appropriate curriculum, resources, and schemes of work that provide high-quality provision and excellent progress across all key stages
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, plans, and practices that reflect the school’s priorities and commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learning
• Support monitoring of the impact of policies, plans and practices, recommending or taking further action when appropriate
• Help create a positive climate in which staff feel confident, supported, and motivated in their teaching
• Promote consistent understanding and application of departmental aims, policies, and practices to maintain a high-quality educational experience for all students

Vision: 

• Support the Head of Department in shaping and communicating the strategic vision and direction of the department

Commitment to Learning: 

• Support the maintenance of disruption-free learning in all departmental classrooms
• Uphold high expectations in corridors, including silence and punctuality routines
• Enforce consistent use of the Commitment to Learning policy and support in monitoring its impact
• Address low-level or persistent poor conduct within departmental lessons and implement effective interventions when required

Knowledge and Expertise: 

• Assist in ensuring centralised precision planning is available, up to date, and quality assured in line with whole-school priorities
• Support the ongoing review and evaluation of the curriculum to ensure relevance, compliance, engagement and strong outcomes
• Ensure meaningful home learning is regularly set, monitored and reviewed within the department
• Support colleagues in developing strong curriculum and subject knowledge
• Keep informed of DfE updates and subject-specific developments, sharing key information with the team

Teaching and Learning 

• Contribute to the monitoring of teaching, learning and the delivery of whole-school priorities across the department
• Support staff in meeting the needs of all learners, including applying SEND expertise and ensuring appropriate adaptations
• Assist in coordinating departmental enrichment including trips, visits, and extra-curricular opportunities

Staff Development 

• Support the Head of Department in the management and development of teaching and support staff, including aspects of line management where delegated
• Help organise and chair department meetings when required
• Assist with induction, mentoring and training of new staff, including trainees and ECTs
• Identify and promote suitable CPD/INSET opportunities
• Contribute to developing a collaborative, effective departmental team culture

Resources, Budget, Stock & Ordering 

• Support effective deployment of departmental resources.
• Assist in managing and organising the learning environment
• Contribute to annual departmental budget planning and completion of budget bids
• Support the Head of Department in overseeing orders and monitoring expenditure where required

Pupil Progress

• Use data to support improvements in student progress and experience
• Assist in analysing KS3, GCSE and A Level data, helping to formulate strategies to raise achievement and address underperformance
• Help oversee departmental assessments and ensure deadlines for reporting are met
• Challenge and support staff to secure excellent pupil progress

Whole School Role  

• Support positive communication with families through high-quality parent consultations and timely handling of subject-related concerns
• Uphold whole-school standards and expectations consistently
• Attend departmental and whole-school meetings as required, including deputising for the Head of Department where appropriate
• Assist in maintaining accurate concept maps and department information on the school website
• Support marketing of the subject at KS4 and KS5
• Contribute to borough/Trust meetings, sharing and reflecting on best practice
• Assist with updating departmental or whole-school documents as requested by SLT
• Contribute to the development and implementation of whole-school policies
• Support and monitor departmental implementation of whole-school initiatives
• Communicate effectively with parents and governors when required
• Contribute actively to the school’s enrichment and extra-curricular provision

Appraisal 

• Complete all appraisal requirements as set out in the school policy, including being appraised  
• Strive to fulfil agreed appraisal objectives 
• Challenge staff to aspire to greater goals and positive outcomes for pupils  
• Take a developmental, proactive approach to moving team / department / individual forward  

Promotion of Corporate Values: 

• To ensure that our stakeholders are supported to the agreed standards according to the school’s Christian values 
• To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work 

Flexibility: 

The successful candidate may be required to carry out other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade, as requested by the line manager or Principal. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's and St John's CofE School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: Through
• School size: Up to 1780 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's and St John's CofE School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-and-st-john-s-cofe-school-london

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