Head of Science

The St Thomas the Apostle College, London, SE15 2EB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Jan 2027

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Main or UPS plus TLR 1D (£16,689)

Head of Science job summary

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Head of Science to lead our team of outstanding staff in this popular and highly successful curriculum area.

St Thomas the Apostle school is a 11-18 Catholic boys’ school with a co-educational Sixth Form in South London.

We have a long history of being an outstanding school.

We were 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners, and our Progress 8 (+1.45 in 2024) regularly put us within the top 10 of all schools nationally.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

This post offers you the opportunity to develop your leadership within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, and achievement.

With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about leading their subject. You will join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.

In 2026, the outcomes for Science were:

GCSE (AQA)A Level (AQA)

Combined

% 9-7 = 32%

% 9-5 = 77%

% 9-4 = 92%

Chemistry & Physics

% 9-7 = 100%

% 9-5 = 100%

% 9-4 = 100%

Biology

% 9-7 = 92%

% 9-5 = 100%

% 9-4 = 100%

Biology

A*-A = 52%

A*-B = 91%

Chemistry

A*-A = 36%

A*-B = 92%

Physics

A*-A = 52%

A*-B = 86%

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

We welcome visits to the school. Please do contact us if you would like to look around.

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 school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. DBS check required.

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 The St Thomas the Apostle College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The St Thomas the Apostle College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-st-thomas-the-apostle-college

St Thomas the Apostle school is a 11-18 Catholic boys’ school with a co-educational Sixth Form in South London. We are an outstanding school and 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

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