Required for September 2025

KEY STAGE 3 SCIENCE COORDINATOR

MS/UPS (OLA) + TLR 2b (£5,653)

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, strength in diversity, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community. We achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake.  We are currently looking for a Key Stage 3 Coordinator in Science to join our team. 

The Science department offers:

• The opportunity to deliver your science subject specialism from Year 10 onwards as part of the Triple and Combined Science GCSEs.
• The chance to be a part of a large and successful team that achieves excellent progress and attainment at GCSE and A Level.
• A strong emphasis on practical work and the development of skills in all science subjects at all key stages.
• Well-resourced departmental schemes of learning with access to e-textbooks, online learning platforms and differentiated materials.
• A supportive, expanding and well-resourced department including a committed team of technicians.
• The opportunity to be a creative practitioner of science teaching.
• Inspirational Head of Department who will work with you as you become an outstanding teacher.

The successful applicant will: 

• Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
• Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
• Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
• Be committed to their personal and professional development
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
• Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
• The ability to teach Biology at A Level would be an advantage, but any science specialism could be accommodated.

Woodbridge High School offers you:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
• A welcoming and friendly staff body
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
• Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
• Tailored professional development and training
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package

Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.

Woodbridge High School welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We actively seek to ensure that our staff is reflective of the diversity of our student body.

We also welcome applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.

The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online internet search.

Further details about the post can be found below.  To apply candidates should please complete the online application form HERE.

Closing date: Friday, 16th May 2025 at 9.00 am

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.