Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover

Haydon School is a large, welcoming and ambitious secondary school in North West London, proudly rated Good by Ofsted. We are a vibrant and inclusive learning community, committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and dedicated Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) to join our committed and successful Science Faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner who can deliver engaging and inspiring lessons, stimulate students’ curiosity, promote a love of scientific learning and contribute positively to the continued success of the department and the wider school.

What we can offer :

• A welcoming, inclusive, and highly supportive school community

• A strong and experienced leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on whole-school improvement and student outcomes

• High-quality professional development and clear leadership progression opportunities

• A collaborative culture where innovation, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged and valued

• Motivated and aspirational students who are eager to learn and achieve

• A well-resourced school environment that supports effective teaching and leadership

• A commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives

• Excellent opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of specialisms and leadership areas

What you can offer:

• Proven leadership experience within a secondary school setting, with a track record of impact and improvement

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others

• Strong subject and curriculum knowledge, with a clear commitment to high standards of teaching and learning

• The ability to lead, develop and support staff effectively, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

• A strategic and forward-thinking approach to school improvement and educational excellence

• High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professionalism in a demanding environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• A commitment to inclusion, ensuring all students are supported to achieve their full potential

• A passion for education and a commitment to the ethos and values of Haydon School

Reasons to work at Haydon school:

• All teaching staff get a laptop;

• Two-week October half-term holiday;

• More generous upper pay scale;

• Automatic pay progression up the main teaching pay scale;

• High potential for career progression;

• Department offices;

• Only one directed meeting per week;

• Meeting free weeks spaced out throughout the year and an encouragement to leave work early;

• Flexible personalised CPD programme;

• Subsidies for appropriate academic studies;

• Discounted on site nursery places;

• Staff social events;

• Free on site flu vaccinations;

• Long service award -Enjoy a well deserved day off with full pay during term time;

• Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling;

• Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters;

• Flexible working opportunities. Approx. 20% of teachers are part-time.

• Family friendly Leave of Absence policy;

• Balanced and well planned calendar - deadlines and parents evenings are well spaced out;

• Only three data drops per year group per year and no written reports;

• Email curfew (no evening, weekend and holiday emails);

• Wide variety of extracurricular activities;

• Opportunity to accompany students on trips in UK and abroad;

• Working area in staff room with computers and printers;

• Ample car parking on site;

• Free tea and coffee;

• Photocopiers in all subject areas;

• Use of apps to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. Bromcom, SAMpeople, Google Drive;

• Centralised data analysis department;

• Support with exams - the school will pay exam fees and allow the exam to be taken at the school;

• Receipt of personal deliveries to school;

• Well-being awareness days;

• Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work;

• ECTs all have a subject specialist mentor and a teacher buddy;

• Annual staff survey

• Sabbatical and career break leave policy;

• Staff garden;

• Access to a well-equipped gym;

• Non graded lesson observations;

• Discounted membership at nearby Gym and Leisure Centre;

• Opportunity to lead whole school projects;

• Governor afternoon tea events for staff feedback

We have a very large sixth form and encourage our staff to teach to A-level.

Probation periods apply for both Teaching and non-teaching staff.

Please click on the ‘apply’ button below to complete the application form for this role. Joining Haydon might just be the best decision you ever made.

We reserve the right to interview as and when applications are received. CV's will not be accepted

Application and covering letter should be sent to hr@haydonschool.com

If you would like to discuss the post or require further information please contact, hr@haydonschool.com

To find out why we’re so proud of Haydon School, visit our website now: https://www.haydonschool.com/ or check us out on twitter @HaydonSchool

Haydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

To promote a safe environment for students, Haydon School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and regular volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.