Director of Science
Robert Clack School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 8am
Date listed
4 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (Inner London) plus TLR1C of £14,030 per annum
Additional allowances
plus TLR1C of £14,030 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The right candidate for us will be someone who can demonstrate: -
- Experience and knowledge of teaching Science within a secondary school (ages 11-16 essential, ages 11-18 desirable);
- Excellent curriculum knowledge and how to sequence the skills and knowledge needed;
- A record of / commitment to outstanding teaching and securing high levels of pupil progress;
- Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;
- Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;
- Qualified Teacher Status;
- An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.
What the school offers its staff
Robert Clack School of Science is one of the most successful schools in the UK and is soon to become one of the largest schools in the UK.
Reasons to join us:-
Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.
Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge. Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.
Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom
and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.
Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.
Further information about the job
. We are looking to appoint a talented and passionate individualoutstanding. We are looking to appoint a talented and passionate individual outstanding. We are looking to appoint a talented and passionate individual. The School has a strong reputation through innovative curriculum development along with outstanding We are looking to appoint a talented and passionate individual to lead our large and successful Science Department.As part of the Associate SLT, you will be responsible for the ongoing development of the school as a centre of excellence for the sciences and promote the best possible outcomes for pupils by ensuring an outstanding quality of education.
The School has a strong reputation through innovative curriculum development along with outstanding teaching and learning methods. As well as offering a comprehensive and engaging science curriculum at Key Stage 3, Separate and Combined Science GCSEs are offered at Key Stage 4, as well as A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Key Stage 5. Our outcomes are outstanding with many of our Sixth Form pupils progressing to study Medicine, Engineering, Science and Mathematics at University.
The Science Department works across our three school sites and you will be allocated up to 50% leadership time to effectively monitor,evaluate and improve the quality of education in science. You will also be supported by a team of TLR post holders including a Head of Science on each of our school sites who you will lead and manage.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout Robert Clack School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 3231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Robert Clack School website
- Email address
- mbrown@robertclack.co.uk
All-through School based over three different sites.
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