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An elite Independent prep school in East Sussex is seeking an intellectually curious and proactive leader to join as Head of Science with a merged Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover) responsibility. This combination creates a full-time, permanent-level timetable for the 2026/27 academic year. This is a rare opportunity to lead a department while maintaining a high-calibre teaching load in our core curriculum.
The School Environment Our school is a "leading light" for academic mastery, where technical expertise is valued and rewarded. The leadership team prioritizes professional trust and humanity, ensuring that subject leads have the autonomy to be truly innovative in their pedagogical approach. You will work in a technology-rich workspace within a safe, inspiring community that values professional excellence and purposeful good humour.
Requirements
* Essential: Significant previous experience teaching Science and Maths in a school setting.
* Essential: Hold QTS or a PGCE in Secondary Education.
* Essential: Must possess the Right to Work in the UK (The school cannot provide sponsorship).
* Proven ability to lead a department or a desire to step into a first leadership role.
Salary and Benefits
* Full-time, Fixed-Term (with potential for the Head of Science element to become permanent).
* Competitive Salary Scale (M1 – UPS3 equivalent) + Management Allowance (TLR).
* Access to a dedicated staff wellbeing programme and complimentary lunch in a professional setting.
How to Apply To register your interest, please submit your updated CV today. If your profile aligns with our high aspirations, a member of our team will contact you via telephone for a pre-screening call to discuss the leadership responsibilities.