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South Hampstead High School, the 2022 Independent Girls' School of the year, is seeking an exceptional, inspirational and enthusiastic English teacher to play a key role in our outstanding English Department. You will join a team of innovative and passionate teachers, invested in ensuring positive outcomes for all students. You will be expected to assist the Head of English in the management of the department, and deputise on their behalf and will also be expected to share responsibility for activities organised by the department; such as creative writing groups and curriculum theatre trips. All staff are expected to share in pastoral and administrative duties and to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Competitive salaries and pay progression • Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous pension schemes • Free life assurance benefit • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans • A Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Head of Science / Science Teacher A popular Secondary School in Lewisham is searching for a talented Head of Science / Science Teacher to join the team in September 2026. This mainstream secondary school offers the following: Personalised wellbeing, CPD and reduced workload management Small, tight knit school with excellent student rapport and behaviour Resources and lessons are all in place for you to scaffold from, meaning you won't have a ton of planning to do Newly appointed Director of Teaching & Learning to support with curriculum development, ECT support and more. As Head of Science you will be teaching and leading a small but successful department of Science Teachers. The school's Science team consists of 6 Teachers including the current HOD and a 2iC. Whether you're an experienced Head of Science or an experienced Science Teacher looking to take your first leap into leading a department, you are urged to apply. Candidate Specification for this Head of Science / Science Teacher vacancy: Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS Excellent written and spoken English is essential Confident, charismatic and relatable. Confident in using ICT within your Science lessons. Job Specification for this Head of Science / Science Teacher vacancy: Head of Science / Science Teacher Full time + permanent position MPS/UPS Inner London Payscale + TLR Teaching a mixture of Sciences to your specialism, alongside leading a department. Ample non-teaching time to allow for leadership responsibilities. School Specification for this Head of Science / Science Teacher vacancy: Ofsted Good KS3 - KS4 Secondary School Small-Medium sized school Excellent SEN, Pastoral and Behavioural support team Great approach to reduce workload, increase wellbeing and overall staff happiness Located in Lewisham, south east London - accessible on the DLR + Overground If you're a Head of Science / Science Teacher interested in this school & vacancy for September then please apply to this advert now with George at EdEx. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by EdEx within 24hrs to discuss further details of the school, role and what you're looking for before progressing your application. Head of Science / Science Teacher INDT

Westminster Academy (WA) has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Second in Charge (2iC) of English to work with the Director of Learning (DoL) for English to deliver high-quality teaching and learning that inspires, challenges, and supports all students to achieve their full potential. The postholder will support the operational leadership of the academy by providing effective management for standards of achievement of all students within the curriculum area group or key stage, in addition to the duties of a teacher to plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum and the academy's vision for excellence. They will foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment, promoting high standards of behaviour, progress, and achievement. Through effective assessment, feedback, and differentiation, the teacher will ensure that every student is supported and stretched according to their needs. The role also involves contributing to the wider life of the academy, including enrichment activities, pastoral support, and professional collaboration to continually enhance teaching practice and student outcomes. What we are looking for: An excellent experienced classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student. Experienced in teaching English with a relevant university degree. Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development. Passionate about English to inspire our students. We are open to candidates who may already have experience of delivering IB curriculum but we are also able to consider candidates with no IB experience due to our extensive training programme on offer. Why Join Westminster Academy? An International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community, WA is an exciting and diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum. WA is a rare standalone academy in London that has the flexibility to deliver an excellent education that is bespoke to its community and students. The Academy is proud of its work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. We provide each student with a Chromebook, allowing staff and students to use technology in every lesson to advance the learning of our students. As a member of the collaborative WA community you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience. The school was mostly recently graded as 'good' in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection 'The school's curriculum is ambitious and matches the aims of what is expected nationally' with an 'outstanding' 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP is offered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected. How to Apply: Please download the information pack and complete an application form by visiting the Vacancies page on our website. Please note that we do not accept CVs. The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 23rd March 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 23rd March 2026. Safeguarding & Equality: We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. There may also be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.