Second in Charge – Science

Prendergast Vale School, London, SE13 7BN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 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: Inner London MPR / UPR + TLR 2b
• Additional allowances:

  Inner London MPR / UPR + TLR 2b

Second in Charge – Science job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to take on the role of Second in Charge of Science from September 2026.

We offer a supportive close-knit and ambitious faculty and staff body. As a well-established department with experienced teachers and leaders within the team we have high quality schemes of work and a clear approach to pedagogy and teaching in Science. We are excited to appoint a Second in Charge of Science who will work in partnership with the Head of Science to raise outcomes in a team that is performing above national at a strong pass.

You will be passionate about teaching and learning of Science, with the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.

The successful candidate will have:

• An excellent track record of raising attainment and examination results at Key Stage 4;

• Evidence of outstanding teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4;

• Proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff;

• The ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities;

• An understanding of effective strategies for urban schools;

• A desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.

Prendergast Vale School is a small all-through school providing high quality education from nursery to Year 11, which aims to transform the lives of all the children who attend the school. By keeping the school small, we have created a community of pupils and teachers where no pupil is left behind which has enabled us to create an environment in which pupils want to learn, achieve and behave well. The school benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Trust.

Being part of a successful Federation of Schools, located within easy travelling distance of each other, enables the schools to support each other and share best practice and resources. It also enables the Federation to offer staff the opportunity to develop their career as we are committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss with us their flexible working requirements during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

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

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 Prendergast Vale School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 799 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Prendergast Vale School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prendergast-vale-school-london

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