Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Required for September 2025

Teachers’ Pay Scale [Inner London]

“The governing body and leaders support pupils’ wider development. They are committed to making sure that pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain” Ofsted, October 2022

The school was judged “good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in May 2019. Our Roman Catholic, Salesian school, in the heart of Battersea, strives to ensure that all its young people are given the opportunity and support they need to achieve their best, fulfil their true potential, and go out into the world confident and ready to ‘earn their own bread.’

It is an exciting time to join our wonderful Science Department at St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding school, now that we are fully settled into our state-of-the-art building in the heart of Battersea. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. The successful candidate will receive a full programme of CPD and have opportunities for career development within the school.

We are seeking a talented individual to deliver high quality Science lessons across KS3-KS4 and have the potential to teach A-Level Science. To support other curriculum areas where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent pastoral care to all students. This post would be suitable for a newly qualified teacher.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be able to teach Science at KS3-4 and have the potential to teach A Level Science

·        Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St John Bosco College and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

To apply, please download the appropriate CES application form from our school website using the following link https://www.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=161 and return it, preferably by email to: apply@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk   

Please note that if you complete the application on an Apple Mac you must use ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader’ (you can get it here: http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/ ) and not the ‘Preview’ application that comes with the computer due to an incompatibility.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025 (12.00 noon)

Interview Date: To be agreed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS check.

Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA

St. John Bosco College

Tel: (020) 7924 8310