Second in Charge - Science Department

Conisborough College, London, SE6 2SE

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 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: £45,864.00 - £63,024.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2 Available - £3527 - £8611

Second in Charge - Science Department job summary

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to support the leader of the Science Department as soon as possible. This post is suited to a candidate with who aspires to drive standards and results across a department. The successful candidate would lead the teaching of KS3 Science across the department.

The post offers excellent opportunities for you to develop your leadership skills. We are a school focussed on growing leaders and offer excellent CPD and leadership through being a member of United Learning.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, be able to show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management.

Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback.

Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success.

Be able to contribute to improving on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum.

Have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and 4, and, ideally, experience of teaching to KS5.

The leadership team is dedicated not only to academic excellence and character development but also to ensuring that the workload for teachers is balanced, manageable, and well-considered.

How do we reduce workload for teachers?

• High-quality, centralised curriculum resources
• Live marking in lessons, so marking does not need to be taken home
• A centralised behaviour management system
• Visible and supportive senior leadership team (SLT)
• Well-planned deadlines

These are just a few examples of how we’re making sure our teachers can focus on what matters most: delivering excellent lessons to our students. This is an exciting time to be joining Conisborough College as it continues to progress towards becoming a great school with great outcomes.

For more information we encourage you to visit the school website. If you would like a tour of the school and informal discussions with relevant staff, please contact us at: reception@conisboroughcollege.co.uk

Submit your application no later than: 17 May 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing: 18 May 2026

Please note, interviews may take place sooner for the right candidate so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

To apply online, please visit the school website here

Conisborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.

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 organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Conisborough College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 757 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Conisborough College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/conisborough-college-london

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