KS1 Teacher & Science Lead – Shape Science Vision in Southwark

Step into a career-defining role as a KS1 Teacher & Science Lead at a dynamic, values-driven Southwark primary: here, your passion for inspiring young minds will drive learning across the Key Stage and elevate science to new heights. We’re searching for a transformational educator ready to ignite curiosity, foster discovery, and set the standard for academic excellence. Ambitious classroom practitioners and science enthusiasts, this is your moment to lead, influence, and make a resounding impact every single day.

Joining as KS1 Teacher & Science Lead, you’ll build expertise in a vibrant, inclusive school with a track record of nurturing staff into acclaimed leaders. With state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative ethos, and an unwavering commitment to professional growth, you’ll gain hands-on curriculum mastery and leadership experience that stand out on any CV. Our Southwark setting offers richly diverse pupils, outward-looking colleagues, and a truly purposeful environment to develop your teaching and leadership craft.

Key Highlights:

• KS1 Teacher & Science Lead – stretch your teaching and strategic leadership
• Up to £60,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
• Highly sought-after Southwark location, excellent transport links
• Ofsted rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ – consistently high standards
• Tailored CPD, leadership programmes, and mentoring for rapid progression
• Perfect for UK-trained, QTS-holding teachers with ambition and drive
• Cutting-edge science resources and inspirational learning spaces

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering outstanding lessons to KS1 classes, embedding curiosity
• Designing and leading a creative, engaging science curriculum for all Key Stages
• Coaching colleagues, running science enrichment, and raising attainment
• Analysing data to drive progress and close achievement gaps
• Championing an inclusive, inquiry-driven approach to science education

Ideal KS1 Teacher & Science Lead for this Southwark School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and KS1 classroom experience
• Graded Good or Outstanding in recent teaching references
• Proven ability to innovate, inspire, and lead on science
• ECTs with exceptional science specialism and impact welcomed
• Visionary, collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious in your practice

Why Join This Southwark School?:

• Warm, collaborative staff driven by shared vision and integrity
• Exceptional science labs and creative outdoor learning zones
• Leadership that invests in every staff member’s growth and wellbeing
• High staff retention – teachers thrive and progress internally
• Inclusive community celebrating diversity, curiosity, and achievement

This is a rare opening for a KS1 Teacher & Science Lead to champion a thriving subject and fast-track your career in a top-tier Southwark school. Reach out now to secure an interview and redefine the future of science for the next generation.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step? Secure your chance to join our dynamic Southwark team by submitting your application without delay. Our interview schedule is already underway, and places are filling fast—so make sure your talent stands out before we move to the next stage!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!