Job Details
Job Ref No. ECC5438-298S
Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty
Pay Range: MPR/UPR plus TLR 1C (£14,870)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Full-time Contract
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/05/2026
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious and skilled classroom practitioner with a passion for science to lead a strong team to even greater heights.
The department consistently achieves strong results. We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who has the necessary drive, expertise and inspirational attributes to improve outcomes further.
The applicant must be able to nurture a passion for studying science at all levels of ability. The science curriculum has been reconsidered in recent years and provides an extremely solid base from which to extend the “inspirational learning” mantra of the school. Science classrooms are well resourced with an innovative design to facilitate collaborative and active learning. Additionally, the department benefits from having a Lead Practitioner.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Contact
Recruitment TeamStifford Clays Road, Stifford ClaysEssex, RM16 3NJTelephone: 01375 486000Email: HRadmin@swecet.org
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