Teacher of Science
Prendergast School, London, SE4 1LE18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London MPR / UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Would you like to join a school where people are valued, thrive and make positive contributions?
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5 from September 2025. The post has the possibility of a TLR for a suitable candidate, leading our applied science course.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach at least one Science at KS5 and general science across KS3 and KS4, to all ability ranges. We would welcome applications from candidates with specialisms in all Sciences.
You will be joining a very strong team of teachers who enjoy working together to develop a love of learning in our students. In KS4 science we teach AQA combined and separate sciences; at KS5 the A levels offered are Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as well as BTEC Applied Science.
Applications from ECTs are also welcome as the school has a strong ECT training and support programme.
Prendergast School is an Outstanding 11-16 Girls School with a mixed 6th Form and benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. It is one of the most successful schools in Lewisham. Awarded its third Outstanding OFSTED grading in a row in November 2013, the school has been leading girls’ education in Lewisham for over 130 years. The school currently holds the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award and the Gold Artsmark Award
Closing date: 9:30am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviews: Friday 25th April 2025
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.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to providing excellent CPD and all new staff complete a comprehensive and supportive induction programme. The successful candidate will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking staff and school leadership team who have students’ wellbeing, development and progress as their core purpose.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to creating a work environment that is enjoyable and flexible. We encourage you to discuss your flexible working requirements with us during the recruitment process, so we can find the best working solution for you and your role.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Prendergast School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 945 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Prendergast School website
- Email address
- rwilson.ps@lsfed.com
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