Head of Science
St Margaret's School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2024
Job overview
Head of Science
Required September 2025
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and inspirational teacher to lead our successful Science Department.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead and work in a forward-thinking Science department with a supportive and experienced team. A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities and play a full part in the life of the school is essential.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic, you will also have excellent interpersonal and team working skills with a positive approach.
Applications are welcomed from specialists in any of the three Sciences.
For further information and to apply for this vacancy, please visit our website: https://www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/work-with-us
Closing date for applications: Monday 4 November at 5:00pm
Interview date: week commencing Monday 11 November
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Margaret’s School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
St Margaret’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Margaret’s School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About St Margaret's School
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- St Margaret's School
- Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Watford
- Hertfordshire
- WD23 1DT
- United Kingdom
St Margaret’s School in Bushey, Hertfordshire, an independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18. Founded in 1749, we are one of the oldest independent schools in the UK. As well as day places for all ages, we offer a range of flexible boarding options for both UK and international pupils from the age of 11.
We are a school with a proven record of academic success in public examinations and our pupils move onto competitive courses at leading universities and institutions both here in the UK and around the world. Our outward looking ethos aims to encourage a genuine enthusiasm for learning and an ability to independently explore subjects beyond the classroom. Our curriculum addresses a rapidly changing world filled with complex challenges as well as exciting new possibilities.
The pastoral care at St Margaret’s is the central pillar upon which the success of the school is based and we are proud of the quality of care and opportunity given to every one of our pupils no matter what stage of their education. We offer a rich programme of extra-curricular activities and pupils are encouraged to find their talent whatever that may be.
There is no typical St Margaret’s pupil; all are valued individually by our qualified and committed staff. However, they are all dedicated young people who strive to succeed in all that they do and are passionate about topics facing them today. The quality of care at St Margaret’s School enables pupils to grow in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding and leave equipped with the confidence, aptitude and skills they need for life and for work.
Our beautiful 60 acre site boasts a combination of superbly resourced historic and modern buildings and we are easily accessible from both London, the Home Counties and all the major London airports. If you have not yet visited us, please do and we will show you the love of learning, culture of achievement and relish of challenge that is the essence of St Margaret’s.
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