Head of Science

Head of Science

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 23 April 2026

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 05 May 2026

Location: London, SW19 4NS

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: a0639604-9219-4275-a50f-dc1fedd1f495

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Suitably qualified to teach in Science with a PGCE and QTS (E)
• Able to teach either Biology, Chemistry or Physics at KS3, KS4 and KS5 (E)
• Able to deliver a high quality learning experience for all students (E)
• Believe that all students can achieve to a high standard (E)
• Have energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and determination to succeed (E)
• Have good interpersonal and organisation skills (E)
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (E)
• Have a strong commitment to the school's Jesuit ethos and values (E)
• Have a strong commitment to your own Continuous Professional Development (E)
• Good level of digital literacy (E)
• Efficient administration and positive communication skills (E)
• Some experience of leadership/responsibility (D)

What the school offers its staff

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• Staff laptops and individual docking work stations.
• Classrooms with interactive touch digital screen smart boards.
• Excellent CPD opportunities for sustained success.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.
• Situated minutes from Wimbledon Common and Village, with exceptional facilities on site for staff including swimming pool and gym.
• Onsite refectory serving staff all day
• Great transport links with Bus, Train, Tube and Tram stops nearby.
• A cycle scheme
• Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.

Further details about the role

The College is seeking to employ a well-qualified, experienced and motivational candidate to lead our Science Department . This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful department of 12 specialist teachers which has been a consistently popular subject amongst our pupils.

Science has a consistent record of outstanding results with both Attainment and Progress significantly above the national average. Progression into Sixth Form is good, with consistent uptake for A Level courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Interviews will take place as soon as is practicable after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prepare and deliver a 50 minute lesson followed by an interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school.

References will be requested prior to interview. Any queries regarding the recruitment and application process should be directed to the College Secretary (collegesecretary@wimbledoncollege.org.uk)

We will withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is found in advance of the deadline so please apply as soon as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Wimbledon College we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school's safeguarding policy.

• Suitably qualified to teach in Science with a PGCE and QTS (E)
• Able to teach either Biology, Chemistry or Physics at KS3, KS4 and KS5 (E)
• Able to deliver a high quality learning experience for all students (E)
• Believe that all students can achieve to a high standard (E)
• Have energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and determination to succeed (E)
• Have good interpersonal and organisation skills (E)
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (E)
• Have a strong commitment to the school's Jesuit ethos and values (E)
• Have a strong commitment to your own Continuous Professional Development (E)
• Good level of digital literacy (E)
• Efficient administration and positive communication skills (E)
• Some experience of leadership/responsibility (D)
  
  At Wimbledon College we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school's safeguarding policy.
  
  A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• Staff laptops and individual docking work stations.
• Classrooms with interactive touch digital screen smart boards.
• Excellent CPD opportunities for sustained success.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.
• Situated minutes from Wimbledon Common and Village, with exceptional facilities on site for staff including swimming pool and gym.
• Onsite refectory serving staff all day
• Great transport links with Bus, Train, Tube and Tram stops nearby.
• A cycle scheme
• Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
Further details about the role The College is seeking to employ a well-qualified, experienced and motivational candidate to lead our Science Department . This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful department of 12 specialist teachers which has been a consistently popular subject amongst our pupils. Science has a consistent record of outstanding results with both Attainment and Progress significantly above the national average. Progression into Sixth Form is good, with consistent uptake for A Level courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Interviews will take place as soon as is practicable after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prepare and deliver a 50 minute lesson followed by an interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school.