We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented Lead Practitioner for Science, for September 2025. You will be teaching Science across the Key Stages up to and including A Level. The Science department at St James' is collegiate, supportive and enthusiastic. We have planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love for learning and we are always keen to embrace fresh ideas. The department is looking for:

• A well-qualified graduate with experience teaching Science to A-Level.
• A dynamic professional with a track record of excellent outcomes.
• An outstanding teacher driven by the desire to improve life changes for young people through their teaching.
• A colleague able to take the initiative and show a willingness to contribute to the department and wider school.
• A colleague who is friendly, confident and enthusiastic.
The school welcomes applications from teachers of all faiths and backgrounds who:
• Are outstanding classroom practitioners.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and are honest about their own development needs.
• Are ambitious for themselves and our pupils.
• Are team players with a can-do attitude and strong personal resilience.
• Are committed to supporting the school's wide and varied extra-curricular programme.
• Are supportive of the school's Catholic ethos.
The school's excellent facilities include a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, astro-turf, gymnasium and specialist teaching areas. What we offer you:
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including an aspiring to be SLT programme
• A supportive and approachable Leadership team
• Opportunities to undertake NPQs including NPQSL
• An Ofsted rated 'good' school.
• A section 48 rated 'outstanding' school
• Well-resourced Science facilities with recently refurbished laboratories
• A friendly and flourishing Science department, with consistently excellent results
• A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day
• Free tea and coffee
• Free access to the school gym
• Free and secure staff parking on the school site
The successful applicant will be joining a school that has the development of all our members, staff and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission. If you are an enthusiastic, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged - please contact the Headteacher's PA, Ms Rock at brock@st-james.barnet.sch.uk to arrange. Application deadline: Monday 17 March 2025. We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented Lead Practitioner for Science, for September 2025. You will be teaching Science across the Key Stages up to and including A Level.,
• A well-qualified graduate with experience teaching Science to A-Level.
• A dynamic professional with a track record of excellent outcomes.
• An outstanding teacher driven by the desire to improve life changes for young people through their teaching.
• A colleague able to take the initiative and show a willingness to contribute to the department and wider school.
• A colleague who is friendly, confident and enthusiastic.
The school welcomes applications from teachers of all faiths and backgrounds who:
• Are outstanding classroom practitioners.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and are honest about their own development needs.
• Are ambitious for themselves and our pupils.
• Are team players with a can-do attitude and strong personal resilience.
• Are committed to supporting the school's wide and varied extra-curricular programme.
• Are supportive of the school's Catholic ethos.
The school's excellent facilities include a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, astro-turf, gymnasium and specialist teaching areas.


• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including an aspiring to be SLT programme
• A supportive and approachable Leadership team
• Opportunities to undertake NPQs including NPQSL
• An Ofsted rated 'good' school.
• A section 48 rated 'outstanding' school
• Well-resourced Science facilities with recently refurbished laboratories
• A friendly and flourishing Science department, with consistently excellent results
• A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day
• Free tea and coffee
• Free access to the school gym
• Free and secure staff parking on the school site
The successful applicant will be joining a school that has the development of all our members, staff and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission. If you are an enthusiastic, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.