Second in Charge - Science
Saint John Bosco College, London, SW11 3DQ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hrs/week - 5days/week - Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers' Pay Scale [Inner London]
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1 £3,391
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Second in Charge of Science to join this Catholic 11 – 18 comprehensive school judged “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “Outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in 2019.
It is an exciting time to join St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding school now that we are fully settled into our state-of-the-art building in the heart of Battersea. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. The successful candidate will receive a full programme of CPD and have opportunities for career development within the school.
We are seeking a talented teacher of science with strong subject knowledge and a passion for bringing their subject to life for our students. The successful candidate will support the Head of Science in designing and delivering a high-quality curriculum across the key stages, as well as creating opportunities for enrichment and extra-curricular work. The role would serve as excellent preparation for future progression towards a Head of Sciences role or other leadership opportunity.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will:
- Be a model of good practice in the teaching of science from KS3-5
- Have the skills and experience to support curriculum development and to promote high standards within the science department.
- Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St John Bosco College and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sbutler@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Saint John Bosco College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 844 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Saint John Bosco College website
- Email address
- sbutler@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02079248314
St John Bosco College is an 'Outstanding' (RC Archdiocese of Southwark May 2019) Roman Catholic, 11 – 18 mixed school. The school is in the top 5% of schools nationally for GCSE progress and in the top 1% for progress made by disadvantaged students. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school.
Arranging a visit to Saint John Bosco College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbutler@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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