Head of Science - Highly Popular Secondary school located in the borough of Harrow - Sept 25
Posted 2 weeks ago by Smart Teachers
£56,993 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Harrow
Summary: The Head of Science position at a popular co-educational secondary school in Harrow involves teaching across all levels from KS3 to KS5 on a full-time basis. This role is a fixed-term maternity contract for one year starting September 2025, suitable for an experienced Head of Department or an ambitious 2nd in Charge. The school is rated "Good" by Ofsted and offers a supportive working environment with strong leadership. Candidates must possess QTS or QTLS and relevant secondary school experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Science at all levels from KS3 to KS5.
- Engage in curriculum development.
- Lead the Science department effectively.
- Support students' learning and development.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to enhance educational outcomes.
Key Skills:
- QTS or QTLS certification.
- A degree or equivalent education.
- Compassionate and understanding approach to teaching.
- Experience in a UK secondary school.
- Experience in running a department or as a 2nd in Charge.
Salary (Rate): £56,993 yearly
City: Harrow
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Education
Smart Teachers are pleased to be working with this popular Co-Educational Secondary school located in the borough of Harrow. The school are looking to appoint a Head of Science to start from Sept 25
About the role
The role would involve teaching at all levels KS3-KS5 and would be on a Fixed term Maternity contract for 1 year from September 2025. The role will be on a full time basis. The candidate must have excellent knowledge of the curriculum and be happy to be involved in Curriculum development. The role would suit either a experienced Head of department looking for a new challenge or a ambitious 2Ic.
About the school
The school is a popular school in the local area and is currently rated as Ofsted "Good" they have a strong leadership team and the school is considered a really nice place to work. The school does have some onsite parking but is also well served by local transport routes.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Head of Science - Highly Popular Secondary school located in the borough of Harrow - Sept 25 you will:
- QTS or QTLS is Essential
- A degree or equivalent education
- Be compassionate, understanding and caring
- Uk Secondary school experience
- Experience of running a Department or a ambitious 2Ic
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
Salary will depend on experience
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About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Joe Inglis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) #smartsecondary