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2ic Science

Wanstead High School

Redbridge

  • £46,198 - £63,778 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS (Outer London plus TLR 1A (£9,784)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
26 June 2025

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Second in Charge of Science/Deputy Head of Science to join our thriving, well-resourced, and high-performing Science Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and forward-thinking educator to take a leading role in driving the quality of education in Science and supporting the strategic development of the curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The ability to teach A-Level Chemistry is essential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department to oversee curriculum planning, enhance teaching and learning, and support progress and attainment across the department. This role is ideal for a committed professional with at least two years’ teaching experience who has demonstrated impact in their current post.

You will be expected to teach your specialism to A-Level and contribute to the teaching of all three sciences at Key Stage 3 and 4, where required. You will take an active role in curriculum innovation, assessment design, and the coaching and development of colleagues. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who leads by example, sets high expectations, and inspires pupils to develop a lasting curiosity and enthusiasm for Science—both in and beyond the classroom.

As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Wednesday 25 June 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.

Interview dates TBC.

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About Wanstead High School

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Wanstead High School is a thriving 11-18 comprehensive school in the heart of the community.

Whether you are a student, a parent, a prospective parent, or a candidate for a job, I hope Wanstead High School inspires you to join our fantastic school.

Wanstead High School is at a really exciting time in its development. We have a very positive OFSTED report, improving results, and our staff are totally committed to doing the best for their students. In return the students are keen to succeed.

The key to successful secondary education is to offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is taught well, by subject specialists. That's what Wanstead High School is doing. We are also instilling our students with enquiring minds and strong, positive values that will help them to thrive.

We provide a very strong core of traditional subjects, from Year 7 up to A level, as well as a huge breadth of choice, with some amazing facilities in Performing Arts and Sports. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students also have access to a huge spectrum of extra-curricular activities ranging from after school clubs through to residential trips abroad.

We are committed to providing the very best for the young people in our care, and I am confident we will achieve our vision of providing high quality education with character for all our students.

Headteacher

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