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Second in Charge (2iC) - Science

Saint John Bosco College · London · Wandsworth

Job description

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Second in Charge of Science to join this Catholic 11 – 18 comprehensive school judged “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “Outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in 2025.

It is an exciting time to join 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 Second in Charge of Science, with strong subject knowledge and a passion for bringing their subject to life for our students. The successful candidate will support the Head of Department in leading a high-performing Science team, the Second in Charge will have a clear focus on securing excellence at Key Stage 3, ensuring students develop strong scientific foundations for GCSE, A Level and beyond. The post holder will play a key role in driving curriculum quality, teaching standards and student outcomes, with opportunities to extend leadership across other key stages in line with departmental and whole-school priorities.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a Biology specialism, although we warmly encourage applications from teachers across all Science disciplines and will consider candidates from any specialism.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a model of good practice in the teaching of Science from KS3-5
  • Have the skills and experience to support curriculum development and to promote high standards within the Science department.
  • Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St John Bosco College and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

Benefits

TLR 2.1 £3,527

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About this school

Saint John Bosco College

Voluntary aided school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
828
Avg teacher salary
£52,267
Pupil:teacher ratio
13.2:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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London, Wandsworth, SW11 3DQ

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
12 June 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026

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