Head of Junior School Science

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and enthusiastic Science teacher with excellent classroom skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a high achieving school to join our fabulous staff team and wonderful children in an inspiring school environment.

You will be qualified to degree level with a teaching qualification and you will have a passion for working within a Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), particularly in Key Stage 2. This post has the potential to suit candidates with varying experience.

The Junior School is an integral part of the whole Royal Russell School community in which children and adults thrive. The role of Science teacher is key to the future success of our children and the successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and expertise.

The School focuses on the pastoral needs and wellbeing of our children and all teachers build excellent relationships with children and their families. Candidates should have experience of contributing, or be willing to contribute, to the wider life of a School.

Applications (forms can be found on our website) should arrive no later than 09:00 on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.Interviews will be held w/c 9th February 2026.

If you have not heard from us by Friday 13th January 2026 you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.