Head of Faculty- Science

Royal Greenwich Trust School, London, SE7 8LJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  17 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS £38,766 - £50,288 | UPS £55,415 - £60,092
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1B £11,714

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Successful teaching experience at secondary level, preferably within a multi-ethnic urban school (not essential).
• Understanding of current theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Relevant experience/training in teaching at all Key Stages and confidence in delivering the curriculum.
• Evidence of excellent classroom practice with a proven ability to teach to a consistently high standard.
• Experience of planning and delivering high quality enrichment opportunities and performance programme.
• Up to date knowledge of the relevant curriculum area
• An understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high expectations
• The ability to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all colleagues
• Excellent classroom teacher with the ability to reflect on lessons and continually improve their own practice
• Ability to coach and develop other teachers and model best practice
• Ability to lead and manage own work effectively in line with school the school’s priorities, meeting all agreed deadlines
• Ability to accurately reflect on practice and identify professional development needs
• Strong leadership skills and evidence of motivating students and staff
• Ability to monitor the quality of teaching and learning across all Key Stages and provide appropriate support as required
• Ability to recognise and respond to the needs of students of different learning needs and backgrounds
• Ability to analyse and interpret both internal and external data accurately and to use this to inform future planning and intervention

What the school offers its staff

https://www.rgtrustschool.net/work-with-us/our-offer

Commitment to safeguarding

RGTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JDPS - Head of Faculty (Science).pdf - 243 KB (opens in new tab)

About Royal Greenwich Trust School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 842 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Royal Greenwich Trust School website
• Email address: ustrecruitment@ust.london
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/royal-greenwich-trust-school

Royal Greenwich Trust School (part of University Schools Trust (UST)) became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. UST is a unique partnership of six world-leading universities and three sector-leading bodies who are working together to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high-quality and transformational education. We are proud to be the school which retains the importance of positive and productive relationships at the heart of our community.

RGTS became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. We are proud to be the school which retains the importance of positive and productive relationships at the heart of our community.

In 2020, we opened our brand new £14 million new wing and moved into the next stage of the school’s development as our inaugural cohort transitioned into Key Stage 4.

In October 2022, Ofsted judged us to be a GOOD school across all areas within the framework.

Arranging a visit to Royal Greenwich Trust School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ustrecruitment@ust.london.

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