This role is based in the United Kingdom. Canadian trained candidates are welcome to apply. Please note - you will need to be eligible for a UK visa that allows living and working rights to apply for this role. 

You can check out this website with information about what visa you might be eligible for.  Most commonly, Canadian teachers explore the Youth Mobility Scheme visa pathway, or UK Ancestry.  (Please note that this information is provided for interest only and Edwin Education does not provide migration advice or services).

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor teachers or help without a visa (this includes the Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa).

Edwin Education welcomes overseas-trained, experienced Secondary teachers to apply for a Head of Science role at a school based in Berkshire, United Kingdom for a September 2023 start on a full-time basis.

About the role

This Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Secondary school (UK's governing body for standards in education), based in Berkshire, United Kingdom is looking to appoint a Head of Science to start in September 2023, on a full-time basis. Working in this Secondary school as part of an established team, the desired Head of Science will have a proven track record and can offer Physics and/or BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) Forensics and Applied Science.

About the school

This school is amongst the highest achieving schools in the country and Science is a popular subject.  The school is located in the historic county of Berkshire, South East England, one of the oldest counties in Britain. Most notably, Berkshire is the home of Windsor Castle, a royal home for over 900 years. In Berkshire, you will be surrounded by beautiful countryside, but with access to quick travel into London.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Secondary Head of Science you will have:

• Experience of teaching Physics and/or BTEC Forensics and Applied Science
• A passion for the progress of Secondary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team
• Full-time availability
• Bachelor of Education / Post Graduate Diploma of Education / or equivalent teaching degree with current teacher registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Bachelor of Education / Post Graduate Diploma of Education / or equivalent teaching degree with current teacher registration

Edwin Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Edwin Education

Edwin Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the UK, working alongside our sister agencies, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff in Engl