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Head of Science
St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5EN6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time 32.5 hours a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2b £5643
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Head of Science to join our oversubscribed school in Windsor. Pupils and staff are ambitious, friendly and high-achieving. It is quite simply a lovely school in which to teach.
It was rated “Good” overall with “Outstanding” in the Personal Development category in September 2022.
‘Leaders have cultivated a school community that values many forms of success. They have placed the development of well-rounded individuals at the centre of their school.’
‘Staff feel very well supported by leaders. They are overwhelmingly positive about working in such a considerate and professional community’
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science teacher who is passionate about teaching and leading the subject they love. The successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to drive the continued development of the Science Department. They will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.
The successful candidate would be expected to be able to teach years 5 – 8 and be expected to lead the department as a whole and line manage key post holders within it.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
Reasons to work at St Edward's Royal Free Middle School
- Up to date technology (ipads and laptops) provided for use.
- Higher preference on admissions policy for staff chidren.
- Free wrap around care for staff children.
- Free onsite parking.
- Wonderful CPD programme and opportunities to develop.
- Opportunities for career development considered.
- Greater PPA than national and almost never used for cover.
- Deadlines published in advance to map out workload.
- Dedicated classroom for teaching staff.
- Supportive Governors and PSA.
- Enthusiastic staff who support each other and have a good sense of humour.
- Great pupil behaviour.
- Happy and confident children who love school.
- Friendship and laughter in the staffroom- time to chat.
- SLT open door policy and support with behaviour.
- A flexible approach to family appointments and cover requests.
- Supportive and collaborative marking policy in place.
- No lesson observations- learning walks and drop ins main practice.
- Counselling support service available to all staff for free.
- Scheduled wellbeing week with no meetings.
- Detailed staff induction programme with mentor where needed.
- Free staff sports sessions including yoga.
- Fun staff socials throughout the year.
- Complimentary tea, coffee, sugar and milk in the staff room.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding its pupils and this appointment depends upon an enhanced DBS disclosure.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
Application form and further details are available on the school’s website. Please contact the office for further information or to arrange an informal visit. We will be delighted to welcome you to our school.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@sterf.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 483 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- vacancies@sterf.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01753 867 809
We are an oversubscribed school in Windsor. Pupils and staff are ambitious, friendly and high-achieving. The school has an excellent reputation, achieves highly in terms of attainment and progress and is oversubscribed. It was rated Good overall with Outstanding in the Personal Development category in September 2022.
‘Leaders have cultivated a school community that values many forms of success. They have placed the development of well-rounded individuals at the centre of their school.’
‘Pupils enjoy a broad and ambitious curriculum…’
Arranging a visit to St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@sterf.org.uk.
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