Vacancies
Teaching vacancies - Two VACANCies
Deputy Headteacher
Salary: LPS (Outer London) Points 19-25
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Apply By: 23:59, 07 May 2025
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional with the drive, enthusiasm and passion to join the Senior Leadership Team at this crucial time in the school and to help make Wanstead High School the best it can be. And yes, the Ofsted window is open!!!
The post offers an exciting professional development opportunity for the right individual to contribute to the continuation of improvement at the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team, specifically leading the quality of education in the school (curriculum and learning and teaching).
The Quality of Education Team includes three Assistant Headteachers; one being the Head of Sixth Form.
Your application should show significant impact in improving the quality of education in a secondary school setting and the capacity to lead in this area, as well as a track record in motivating and exciting staff to be the best.
Applicants should most likely want to progress to Headship and will be given permission to lead in a number of areas, whilst also being supported by an experienced Head. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to become ready for the next step in a few years time. Most of all, if you are the type of person who genuinely gets excited about curriculum and pedagogy, this is the role for you!
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 09.00 on Wednesday 07 May 2025, although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 15 May 2025.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact her PA, Fiona Rutland (f.rutland@wansteadhigh.co.uk).
Deputy Headteacher - Application Pack
Teacher of Geography (with opportunity for Lead Practitioner role)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)/LP opportunity available
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Apply By: 23:59, 25 April 2025
Job Overview
We are looking for a creative, passionate and dynamic professional to work within the Geography department. This post would suit a dedicated professional at any stage of their teaching career. You would be delivering Geography across Key Stages 3 to 5. Please note that we would consider offering an exceptional candidate a Lead Practitioner role - please contact the Headteacher directly to discuss this if appropriate - e.hillman@elearning.wansteadhigh.co.uk
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Friday 25 April 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interview dates TBC.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
Teacher of Geography - Application Pack
Teacher of Mathematics
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Apply By: 09 May 2025
Job Overview
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic professional to join our exciting Maths Department; to help enthuse and excite pupils about the subject and lead them to great outcomes. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Maths teacher, capable of delivering high-quality lessons up to A-Level, with the exciting opportunity to teach Further Maths for the right candidate.
This post would suit an experienced teacher and ECT alike who has the drive and enthusiasm to deliver an academically challenging programme of study for pupils of all ability levels.
You will be a dynamic, committed professional who strives for all pupils to do their very best. You will have exemplary core skills of literacy and numeracy and you will create exciting lessons across the age ranges that lead pupils to want to know more. You will be ambitious and proactive in seeking solutions to problems.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Friday 09 May 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interview dates TBC.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).
Support staff vacancies - ONE VACANCY
Librarian
Salary: LBR Scale 5, Points 12-15 (£26,133 - £27,300 Actual Salary)
Job Type: Term Time, Permanent
Start Date: 23 June 2025
Apply By: 23:59, 24 April 2025
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and student-centered School Librarian to lead our library as a dynamic learning hub. The ideal candidate will be a champion of reading, research, and digital literacy, with a deep understanding of how to support students' academic and personal growth. You will play a key role in fostering a love of literature, guiding students in developing critical information skills, and collaborating with staff to enhance curriculum delivery.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Thursday 24 April 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews will be scheduled at the beginning of May.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).