Assistant Head of Science Key Stage 4- Biology/Physics specialist
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, E5 0RB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dec1656d-0e9b-4d3c-a50f-4eb5e88e0f6c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ø Are you passionate about teaching Science?
Ø Are you keen to develop your leadership experience?
Ø Are you committed to making a difference to the lives of young people in Hackney?
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our happy and successful team.
Our thriving Science faculty is looking for an inspirational teacher to develop and support our Key Stage 4 Science curriculum. We welcome applications from excellent teachers with the experience, or potential, to assist in leading our Science team. We are passionate about promoting STEM and offer Single and Combined GCSE Science, A Levels and BTEC Applied Science.
The successful candidate will:
• Have the experience/desire to teach in their specialism at KS4 and KS5 and science at KS3
• Be passionate about their subject and promote a love of learning
Be a committed team player with a shared focus on teaching, learning and curriculum development
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• A rewarding role in an outstanding academy with clear systems, support and development available
• Teaching in your subject specialism
• Enthusiastic and engaged students and a culture of high aspirations
• A dedicated faculty working collaboratively towards a shared vision
• Excellent facilities and comprehensive staff benefits including a subscription to Smart Clinic an onsite gym and fitness classes
• Flexible working and a two week October half term
Bringing down barriers to success
We are proud of our stance as an anti-racist school and recognise the importance of having a staff body and Leadership Team that reflect Hackney’s rich and diverse community.
If you have the experience and passion to be an inspirational role model for the next generation of female leaders, then we want to see how we can support you in that pursuit.
We particularly welcome applications from people from groups who are under- represented amongst senior teaching staff. We want the best staff, and we know that means a diverse staff.
Clapton Girls’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked at an enhanced level before any offer is made.
Please note that CV’s or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered, however, only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.
Clapton Girls’ Academy reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
and an application pack:
Telephone: 020 8985 6641
E-mail: recruitment@clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Visit the school website: www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 by 9am
Interview date: Friday 6th February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Ø Are you passionate about teaching Science?
Ø Are you keen to develop your leadership experience?
Ø Are you committed to making a difference to the lives of young people in Hackney?
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our happy and successful team.
Our thriving Science faculty is looking for an inspirational teacher to develop and support our Key Stage 4 Science curriculum. We welcome applications from excellent teachers with the experience, or potential, to assist in leading our Science team. We are passionate about promoting STEM and offer Single and Combined GCSE Science, A Levels and BTEC Applied Science.
The successful candidate will:
• Have the experience/desire to teach in their specialism at KS4 and KS5 and science at KS3
• Be passionate about their subject and promote a love of learning
Be a committed team player with a shared focus on teaching, learning and curriculum development
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• A rewarding role in an outstanding academy with clear systems, support and development available
• Teaching in your subject specialism
• Enthusiastic and engaged students and a culture of high aspirations
• A dedicated faculty working collaboratively towards a shared vision
• Excellent facilities and comprehensive staff benefits including a subscription to Smart Clinic an onsite gym and fitness classes
• Flexible working and a two week October half term
Bringing down barriers to success
We are proud of our stance as an anti-racist school and recognise the importance of having a staff body and Leadership Team that reflect Hackney’s rich and diverse community.
If you have the experience and passion to be an inspirational role model for the next generation of female leaders, then we want to see how we can support you in that pursuit.
We particularly welcome applications from people from groups who are under- represented amongst senior teaching staff. We want the best staff, and we know that means a diverse staff.
Clapton Girls’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked at an enhanced level before any offer is made.
Please note that CV’s or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered, however, only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.
Clapton Girls’ Academy reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
and an application pack:
Telephone: 020 8985 6641
E-mail: recruitment@clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Visit the school website: www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 by 9am
Interview date: Friday 6th February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.