Assistant Head of Science in Woking

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Assistant Head of Science to join our well-established, high-performing Science Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher ready to take the next step toward subject leadership, working closely with the Head of Department to deliver an engaging and ambitious curriculum. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to professional excellence and high academic standards, as well as a genuine enthusiasm for developing their own practice within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Our department values collaboration and celebrates the unique personalities, skills, and interests that each team member brings. We are looking for someone with a true passion across all the science disciplines and for teaching young people; the ability to inspire students, and the dedication to help every student reach their full potential.

The Science Department is committed to delivering a curriculum that is rich and broad; one that equips all learners with fundamental scientific knowledge; develops students' passion for understanding the world around us; nurtures a love and enjoyment of the subject and helps prepare them for their next steps. The department currently consists of eighteen subject specialists who are passionate about their subject and continually challenge themselves to develop their own practice. The team works collaboratively on the development of pedagogy and is very supportive of each other.

The Science Leadership Team is made up of five key responsibility posts; they work together to ensure that the staff and students get the very best deal every day. All teachers are expected to teach the three disciplines at KS3; at KS4, on occasion teachers may be asked to teach outside their specialism at foundation level. Results achieved in Science are excellent. In 2025, at GCSE over 86% of our combined science students gained 4+ grades with over 20% of these being 7+. Separate sciences at GCSE are popular and results are strong with 79+% achieving 7+ grades in all three disciplines. All three sciences are also incredibly popular at A Level, with two large classes in each discipline; the results were also excellent across the board with a 100% pass rate in each and 60+% gaining A-B grades. We also offer a Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science that is popular; results for this qualification last year were 100% distinction or distinction star.

St John the Baptist School (SJB) is a highly successful school where you can flourish and develop your career. It is a school where teachers can teach effectively in classrooms with students who have a real thirst to learn. Furthermore, it is a place where you will be valued, and your wellbeing is considered as being of great importance. We believe the most effective learning takes place when staff feel happy, supported and appreciated, and we understand the vital role that support staff play in ensuring this.

If you would like to know more about the role, and if you would like to come in and meet the team and discuss the opportunity further, please contact us.

St John the Baptist School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed Catholic school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey. We are incredibly proud of our school community and in particular our students who are hardworking, well-balanced and enjoy both learning and spending time with each other and our staff. We work in a very positive culture and strive to make all students' time at school some of the happiest times of their lives. Our staff are vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Standards at SJB are high and academic progress excellent.

We work closely with the Xavier Teaching School Hub, Teach SouthEast SCITT and Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) and lead the North East Hants and Surrey Maths Hub.

Benefits include:

• All teachers are allocated 15% PPA time; above the legal minimum required.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with 'Mylifestyle', our employee benefits hub including pre-tax car purchasing, cycle to work, dental care and many retailer discounts.
• Free use of the onsite gym (6-8am and 5-8pm weekdays).
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Excellent onsite catering facilities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Regular staff social events calendared throughout the year.