Head of House (English, Maths or Science)

Warblington School, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main/Upper (£32,916 - £51,048)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b (£5,876)

What skills and experience we're looking for

To oversee, monitor and enhance the personal development of students in their House, have oversight of their academic progress and be responsible for the pastoral and safeguarding needs of their house. The Head of House will assist students to develop their character, contribute to the house and wider community and to develop the resilience to help them to maintain high standards of wellbeing.

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a school-teacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions.

The successful applicant will be required to teach Maths, English or Science across the curriculum and to students of all abilities and be encouraged to take a full and active part in helping us to maintain and enhance our school’s reputation as a thriving and improving school where staff are supported with a comprehensive professional development programme. Candidates will be ambitious for our students and have a vision for the development of their subject in our curriculum

As a new member of staff, you will be well supported through a tailored induction programme in a school where training for staff is of a high quality and is a strength of the school and we see professional learning as a major strategic priority.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits, including an excellent pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities including tailored induction and ongoing training within a supportive and high-quality learning environment.
• The chance to work with motivated students and a dedicated team of professionals.
• An inclusive culture where all staff and students are valued.
• Free access to Doctor Care 24/7 healthcare for you and up to 5 dependents
• Free financial wellbeing support
• Complimentary tea and coffee in our friendly staff room

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

Warblington School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Warblington School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 758 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warblington School website
• Email address: recruitment@warblingtonschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02392 475480
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warblington-school

11 - 16 Comprehensive School
Despite being in an extremely built up area of east Havant, Warblington benefits from a large playing field and is situated on the edge of rural West Sussex. It serves a mixed area comprising very high density social housing as well as areas of owner occupied housing. There are excellent amenities locally with Havant itself a small market town and the District Council located nearby. Transport is good with a small train station on our doorstep and access to the A27 also close by.

Arranging a visit to Warblington School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@warblingtonschool.co.uk.

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