Role: Head of Science
Start Date: February 2026
Location: West Sussex (Crawley)
Contract Term: Maternity Cover
Salary: Competitive
A leading independent prep school in West Sussex is seeking a Head of Science to cover maternity leave from February 2026. This is a full time role.
This School's ethos is built on human values and expects all members of the school community to follow it both inside and outside of school. They are known as a school which adapts and responds to the individual child. They accept them for who they are, find out what makes them tick and encourage them to try new things, be ambitious, and find their passions. The education on offer is outstanding and requires energy and optimism from all staff. It is a friendly and stimulating environment to work in within a really supportive community.
This role will entail teaching Science from Year 4 through to Year 8 including Common Entrance and Scholarship alongside leading the department. The pupils are kind natured, keen to learn and very able. The Head wants to offer this fantastic role to someone who is passionate, dynamic, kind, supportive and an excellent Science practitioner. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Science at either primary or secondary level and want to involve themselves in the wider life of the School.
If you have a passion for teaching Science and would like to lead the department at an outstanding independent prep school in West Sussex, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information.
Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check