Second in Charge of Science (Head of Biology)

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

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 October 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 + TLR 2C (£8,125)

Second in Charge of Science (Head of Biology) job summary

The Role

To work with the HOD Science to develop a highly effective department and ensure excellent outcomes for all learners.

Key responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Lead by example in ensuring the delivery of high quality, engaging and motivating lessons which will inspire and improve pupil attainment.

Provide subject specific support for staff to assist in their delivery of lessons.

Support the HOD in carrying out in house peer and formal observations of science teachers and ensure they are provided with meaningful feedback and targets to ensure continued improvements in Teaching and Learning.

To stay up-to-date with new initiatives in Teaching and Learning and to ensure they are implemented in the Department.

• To work with the HOD in reviewing and amending, as appropriate, the schemes of work annually according to developments in education.
• To develop the use of experiential learning by organising College Educational visits.

Assessment

To work with the HOD in ensuring that there are effective and meaningful assessments in place.

Supporting the HOD in the monitoring and evaluating of student progress so this data can be used to improve outcomes.

Leadership

Assisting in the professional development of teachers including inset training as may be appropriate.

Working with the HOD in the supervising and supporting of beginner teachers and ECT’s as appropriate.

Developing strong partnerships and ensuring regular and productive communication with parents.

Catholic Ethos

• To recognise that we are a Roman Catholic College based on Gospel values and to ensure that we live by these values.
• To be fully supportive of the ethos of the College.
• To support the Christian practice of the community and to encourage boys to participate in Christian action.

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

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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