Head of Science

Smart Teachers is currently recruiting a dynamic Head of Science to work with Key Stages 2 and 3 for an independent prep school in Richmond (TW9) from September 2016. The school is very community oriented and has developed a strong ethos of guiding students on both a pastoral and academic level, supporting their aim for every pupil to have an embedded love of learning. Leading the department, you will have the ability to teach Science up to Year 8 and preferably have experience with the 13+ Common Entrance.

About the Role:

• Head of the Science Department teaching Key Stages 2 and 3
• Manage the implementation of the Science curriculum
• Teacher and form tutor to students from Years 3 to 8
• Develop and update schemes of work in line with the National Curriculum
• Report to the Senior Management Team, the Deputy Headmaster and the Headmaster
• Plan and run student trips, enrichment programmes and a weekly afterschool club
• Start date September 2016
• Competitive salary up £40,000 (dependent on experience)

About the School:

• Well established and oversubscribed Independent prep school catering to students up to KS3
• ‘Excellent student achievement’ recorded though the ISI report
• Outstanding Senior Leadership team
• Known for its high academic results and strong community spirit
• Well resourced facilities with excellent ICT and specialised Scientific equipment
• Located in leafy Richmond, the school is easily reached on the District line, Overground and National Rail services

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor of Education / PGCE / or equivalent teaching degree
• Have attended middle management professional development courses (desirable)
• Have proven recent experience teaching in a UK-based classroom
• Have previous experience in assessment data and utilising data to raise standards
• Have a strong understanding of the Science National Curriculum and recent developments
• Previous teaching experience in the independent sector is desirable
• Be eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
• Possess recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to:

• Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND
• Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience
• Regular social events
• Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to czdresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number CZD2204.

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please forward their details to us and you could be eligible for our £100 refer a friend scheme. (Terms and conditions apply).

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.