Head of Science

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London) R&R for exceptional candidates) TLR 1C/1D (dependent on experience)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS (Outer London) R&R for exceptional candidates) TLR 1C/1D (dependent on experience)

Head of Science job summary

We are looking for someone to build on the recent improvements made in Science and develop best practice for our keen and highly motivated pupils who have a love of Science. The Science curriculum and its continued development to be romantic, as well as rigorous, is key to the success of this department.There is a purpose-built, well-equipped suite of labs and teachers all have their own labs, supported by well qualified technicians. There are 3 postholders in the department, a mix of experienced and newer teachers, all with excellent subject knowledge and the department is line managed by a highly experienced Deputy Head. We recognise that some candidates may be looking to establish themselves as middle leaders before progressing into senior leadership. We encourage you to apply, and we will support your development so that you gain the confidence, skills, and experience needed to take the next step into a senior leadership role. A level Science is popular and approximately 25% of pupils currently follow Triple Science at GCSE. Results have been improving and are now mostly in line with national. This is a school however that has the potential, as in Maths and English, to achieve well above national and achieve the very best progress scores for all learners with gaps continuing to be narrowed for SEND pupils and disadvantaged. These groups currently make excellent progress here across the suite of subjects. There is a huge interest and excitement from pupils around STEM activities and this is a real area for growth, especially encouraging girls to make strides in this area. The Head of Science in conjunction with Heads of Year, the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCO and the Headteacher are responsible for the general good order and discipline of the school, and in the implementation of the School Development Plan (SDP) and all policies. Heads of Department lead their department in ensuring an ambitious culture of high challenge and low threat, ensuring the best possible learning and leadership of learning within the department and across the school, ensuring safety is a key focus, behaviour and attendance are exemplary and ensuring all pupils have equal opportunities to make maximum progress. Middle Leaders are given permission to lead and you will be supported fully in your ambition to make Wanstead a place where science is tangible and real and accessible to everyone.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.

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 Wanstead High School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wanstead High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-high-school

11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.

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