Head of Science

The London Nautical School is an 11-18 boy’s school, situated right in the centre of London on the South Bank close to world famous theatres and art galleries. The river is close to our hearts and offers us a link to the sea, which gives us our heritage. The London Nautical School is a dynamic and progressive school that has high aspirations for its teachers, its students and our role in the wider community.

The Governors of this unique and oversubscribed school seek to appoint an excellent Head of Department who is capable of teaching across the age and ability range.

Are you:

• A dynamic and successful teacher.
• A highly motivated leader who will inspire our Science team to raise and sustain student achievement and progress from key stage 3 to key stage 5.
• Willing to make a significant contribution to whole school improvement.

Can you demonstrate:

• Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and vision.
• A commitment to and proven track record of raising standards and progress in science.
• A commitment to sharing good practice
• A willingness to go the extra mile for students and staff.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, successful students.
• Teaching from key stage 3 to 5.
• Friendly, supportive and professional colleagues.
• Excellent leadership support, professional development and guidance.
• High aspirations and expectations of students’ achievement.

Visits to the school from applicants are welcome.

To obtain a recruitment pack, including job description and personal specification, or arrange a visit to the school, please email recruitment@nautical.lambeth.sch.uk or visit our website www.lns.org.uk - please navigate to ‘Quicklinks’ or ‘Contact Us’ then ‘Job Vacancies’.

Alternatively, you can contact Karen Powell, School Business Manager on 0207 620 2921.

Please send your completed application form via email to recruitment@nautical.lambeth.sch.uk or by post to: Karen Powell, School Business Manager, The London Nautical School, 61 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NA.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms: 10am on Friday 20th May 2016.
Interviews: w/c 23rd May 2016.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.crb.gov.uk and in the recruitment pack.

Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.

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The London Nautical School
61 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NA
www.lns.org.uk